Lavender angustifolia is one of the richest in essential oils, meaning more fragrance power both fresh and dried. And this Hidcote Blue has a more erect, compact habit and darker flowers, so its perfect for hedges.
Fresh flowers can be crystalized and used in candies and cakes; dried flowers are used in potpourris and satchets; oils are used in creams and perfumes. And these are only some of the more common uses - imagination can create endless more.
An evergreen perennial, Lavender Hidcote Blue has a subtle blue-green coloring and sweet fragrance. Reaching 12 to 18 inches high and wide, it boasts 2½-inch, linear, downy leaves on strong stems. The leaves first open white, then turn a pale gray-blue-green color. Stalks of the deepest purple flowers grow up to 14 inches tall.
Grow in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in an open, sunny spot. Trim back in spring to encourage bushier growth; also deadhead after flowering.
| Genus | Lavandula |
| Species | angustifolia |
| Variety | Hidcote Blue |
| Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Bloom Start to End | Early Summer - Late Summer |
| Habit | Upright |
| Plant Height | 12 in - 24 in |
| Plant Width | 12 in |
| Additional Characteristics | Edible, Flower, Fragrance, Herbs |
| Bloom Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Blue Green, Silver/Gray |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Drought Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Border, Cuisine, Hedge, Ornamental, Outdoor |
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