Lavandula x intermedia 'Phenomenal' - Lavender
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Hybrid lavender
Scientific name: Lavandula x intermedia 'Phenomenal'
Foliage color: Gray-green, evergreen, fine and linear, aromatic
Flower color: Intense purple, in long and generous spikes
Mature height: 0.60–0.75 m
Mature width: 0.50–0.65 m
Habit: Bushy, upright and well-structured, forming a regular and generous clump
Flowering period: June to October, prolonged and very abundant flowering
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Low, very drought tolerant once established
Soil type: Well-drained, light, poor to moderately fertile
Hardiness zone: Zone 5 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent, very resistant
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun in light, well-drained soil. Water moderately at planting to promote rooting, then reduce watering once established.
Prune lightly in spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage abundant flowering. Remove spent flowers to prolong summer blooming. This extremely hardy and evergreen perennial requires no winter protection and thrives with minimal maintenance.

