Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior'

This is true English Lavender with exceptionally fragrant foliage and flowers. Despite the common name, this is a Mediterranean native. As such, it needs excellent drainage and full sun. Do not attempt to grow on overly fertile or moist soil. Light, sandy soil preferred. We grow l. angustifolia as it is the easiest to overwinter in the Hudson Valley.

'Hidcote Superior' is an improved variety with a uniform, compact habit and better flowers.

Zones: 5 to 9

Family: Lamiaceae

Type: Perennial

Height: 12 to 18 in.

Spread: 12 to 18 in.

Exposure: full sun

Soil Conditions: dry, well-drained

Bloom Time: July to September

Bloom Color: Deep Violet Blue

Native Range: the Mediterranean

Image Credits:

• Image 1 (flowers) Magnus Manske, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
• Image 2 (foliage) Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons