Lavandula intermedia ‘Phenomenal’

lavender
This extremely fragrant Lavender is dense, compact and very floriferous. Naturally upright and rounded shape.
height 2–3ft
width 2–3ft
tolerates Cold, Drought, Deer , Gophers, Heat, Pots, Neglect, Wind
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 Aromatic oils from this plant are used in a myriad of ways including lavender teas, candles, and soaps. It is also used in medicine where it relieves anxiety and depression, and also is thought to help with digestion (see link below). You can try lavender flavored ice cream, and it even has a color named after it!

The historic use of this plant is right there in the genus name of lavender, from the latin word lavre or to wash, a hold over from the Roman Empire when lavender was used as a perfumy bath additive. Even more interesting, Egyptians used lavender during mummification to keep their pharos smelling fresh in the afterlife.
hardy
to		 -10F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Hybrid, Mediterranean
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 4–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Sheer your plant yearly (cutting back by anywhere from one third to two thirds) just after the blooms finish. This keeps your plants dense and tidy; just as important it also removes the persistent dried flower spikes.
Lavender does not want to be in the shade, where it will survive, but look listless and floppy. This is especially true near the coast.
While it is marginally adaptable to clay soil, lavender prefers rich well drained soils.
This plant does not tolerate hot humid summers.
Mass plant lavender using informal hedges to capture that iconic Mediterranean villa look. Mix with olives, grasses and rosemary.

Special Interest

Aromatic oils from this plant are used in a myriad of ways including lavender teas, candles, and soaps. It is also used in medicine where it relieves anxiety and depression, and also is thought to help with digestion (see link below). You can try lavender flavored ice cream, and it even has a color named after it!

The historic use of this plant is right there in the genus name of lavender, from the latin word lavre or to wash, a hold over from the Roman Empire when lavender was used as a perfumy bath additive. Even more interesting, Egyptians used lavender during mummification to keep their pharos smelling fresh in the afterlife.