Perennial – Anouk Lavender

Anouk Lavender 

Botanical name: lavandula stoechas ‘anouk’ 

Beginner friendly?:  moderate 

Average size at maturity: about 18 inches in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-3 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: purple

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed, trim lightly year-round to maintain desired shape and size

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months

Landscape use: flower garden, container plant, porch accent, borders or edging, pollinator garden, herb garden

Special features: attracts pollinators, long-lasting blooms, deer resistant

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring to promote blooms

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: sand, loam 

Companion plants: coneflower, thyme, rosemary, marigold

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for pets if ingested, non-toxic for humans 

Invasive species: no