Sensational!® Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia 'Tesseract')

Sensational!® Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia 'Tesseract') combines highly aromatic foliage with plump clusters of fragrant violet flowers. Its leaves emerge bright silver and mature to gray-green, giving this compact, woody perennial interest beyond the flowering season.

Flowers appear from midsummer into fall. Use Sensational! Lavender in sunny borders, rock gardens, water-wise plantings, or containers where its fragrance and foliage can be enjoyed up close.

Growing details

• Plant type: Woody evergreen perennial
• Mature size: 1.5–2.5 feet tall and 1.5–2 feet wide
• Spacing: Approximately 1.5 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9
• Light: Full sun for best growth
• Soil: Dry to moderately moist, well-drained alkaline soil
• Flowers: Fragrant violet blooms from midsummer into fall

Care and garden use

Good drainage is essential, especially in humid gardens. Avoid persistently wet soil, which can lead to leaf and root rot. This drought-resistant lavender is low maintenance in a suitable site; deadheading can encourage continued flowering. Pair with asters, sedum, or roses for contrasting color and texture.

Pet safety: Lavender is toxic to pets.

Image credit: Concept Plants BV®, Lavandula intermedia Sensational! ('Tesseract') PP31,786. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.