Hidcote English Lavender is a woody evergreen perennial with highly aromatic grey-green leaves popular for potpourri. The stems end with clusters of fragrant blue-violet flowers all summer. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well drained alkaline soils. Drought resistant. Type: Perennial Height: 1' - 1.5' 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: Irene Grassi from Italy, Lavanda nana (Lavandula angustifolia var. Hidcote blue) (7996218850) , CC BY-SA 2.0