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Lavender
Hidcote Blue
(Lavandula angustifolia)
This improved, dwarf lavender grows 12" high and is very uniform and compact. Flowers are deep purple and very fragrant. An excellent choice for making sachets, wreaths, and dried arrangements. Makes a delightful short hedge, potted plant, or rock garden specimen. Drought Tolerant.
Flower Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Summer
Height: 12"
Exposure: Full Sun
When to Sow Outside: Early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or late fall in any climate. Seeds benefit from a cold period of winter.
When to Sow Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before last frost. Transplant seedlings after last frost.
Seed Depth: 1/8 "
Seed Spacing: 1"
Days to Emerge: 21 to 35
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 10 inches apart
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