Big Time Blue English Lavender is a woody evergreen perennial with highly aromatic silver-green leaves popular for potpourri. The stems end with clusters of violet buds that open to fragrant deep lavender flowers all summer. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well drained alkaline soils. Drought resistant. Type: Perennial Height: 1' - 2' Spread: 1' - 1.5' Spacing: 1’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Culture: Full Sun , Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Summer , Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Well drained soils is essential to prevent root rot- mulch with rocks to combat high humidity. Susceptible to leaf and root rot. Deadheading will promote continued blooms. Toxic to pets. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Woodland Gardens , Water Gardens , Rock Gardens , Xeriscape Gardens , Naturalized Areas , Foundation Plantings, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Aster , Sedum , Rose IMAGE: Photo by Limbo Poet, Lavender Blue