- Large, fast growing variety with uniform growth
- Tolerant of both heat & cold
- Improved variety is more resistant to disease, pests, & humidity
Lavender x intermedia 'Phenomenal' sends up spikes of deep lavender flowers that are extremely fragrant in the summer. This variety has a high oil content and very tight, dense foliage. It is an adaptable plant that works well in beds, borders, and containers. A mutation of Lavandula 'Grosso'; 'Phenomenal' is also known as 'Niko'.
Uses: Borders, Containers, Cut Flower
Nature Attraction: Butterflies, Bees
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Notable Features: Drought Tolerant, Evergreen, Fragrant
Growth Habit: Mounding
Homeowner Growing Tips: Lavender requires full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Mulch only with gravel and avoid organic mulches, which can hold too much moisture and lead to rot. In early-mid spring, trim back flowered shoots just to within 1/2" to 1" of the previous year's growth, and remove any dead material. Trim tips lightly again after flowering. To harvest for drying, cut the flowers before the buds are fully open.