About This Plant
Soft lavender flower spikes bloom continuously from early summer through frost, filling the garden with gentle color and a steady stream of butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Its naturally compact, well-branched habit is perfect for smaller landscapes, borders, and containers, offering season-long blooms without the need for constant pruning. Heat and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in sunny gardens with minimal care.
Planting & Care
How to Plant
Choose a spot with 6+ hours of direct sun. Dig a hole 2–3 times as wide as the pot but no deeper, with the top of the root ball slightly above ground level. Loosen circling roots and backfill with the native soil. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Watering & Feeding
Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Feed once in early spring with a slow-release shrub fertilizer.
Pruning & Seasonal Care
Prune in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Remove dead or damaged branches any time. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.