Lavender 'Phenomenal’
- Use: This lavender has it all: exceptionally tolerant of both high heat and harsh winter, this easy-to-grow lavender even shows resistance to the effects of humidity. Highly fragrant with concentrated essential oils, Phenomenal's spikes of purple-blue flowers burst open in spring. Edible, deer-resistant and fast-growing, this silver-leafed lavender has left all other new introductions in the dust Plant in the herb garden, with other colorful perennials in borders or set in a pot on the patio where you can enjoy its pleasant scent. Excellent in fresh or dried bouquets. Attracts butterflies and pollinator bees to the garden. Lavender is a favorite among soapmakers and dried flower arrangers. Edible, deer-resistant and evergreen.
- Exposure/Soil:
- Plant this lavender in full sun to the north and partial shade in the south with a well-drained, loam mix.
- Zones:
- 6-9
- Growth:
- A compact 3ft x 3ft