Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ (Hidcote Lavender)

*determine if I have this variety from the GAIB I purchased in 2017; I think I might but not sure.

Mature Height: 8-12”
Mature Spread: 8-12”
Hardy To: 8,500’

Water: Low
Exposure: Full Sun
Flower Color: Lavender-Blue
Flower Season: Early Spring to Mid-Summer
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Resistant To: Deer, Rabbits
Description: ‘Hidcote’ Lavender is native to the Mediterranean, and its fragrant foliage and flowers make it a favorite for herb and perennial gardens. Its scented, lavender-blue flowers on tight spikes thrust above evergreen, aromatic gray foliage, creating a compact clump well suited for perennial borders. It makes a great addition to a dried flower bouquet or potpourri, and it is deer and rabbit resistant.
Care: Prune lightly in the early spring, no more than 4”, to promote new growth. To shape, shear annually for a tidy and neat appear- ance. Soil must be well-drained to avoid any root problems, and a sheltered but sunny position is its favorite. For dried flowers, cut flowers when the first hint of color shows at the base of the spike. Fun Fact: Lavender is traditionally used in herbal medicine in
the form of oil or tea. It is also a key ingredient in the well-known French culinary herb blend, herbes de Provence.

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