Lavandula x intermedia 'Sensational' is a vigorous lavender cultivar selected for its dense branching, silvery foliage, and fragrant violet blooms. Its tidy form and outstanding heat and humidity tolerance make it a top performer in challenging climates.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, low fertility soil
Watering Needs: Low; water deeply but infrequently
Deer Resistance: Highly deer resistant
Native Status
This variety is a hybrid lavender bred for performance and ornamental use, not native to North America.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Provides abundant nectar for honeybees and long tongued native bees such as leafcutters.
Butterflies
- Attracts summer butterflies such as Sulphurs and Painted Ladies with bold, scented blooms.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart for mass plantings or mixed border displays.
Landscape Placement
- Great for rows, borders, pollinator beds, and dry herb gardens where tidy structure and fragrance are desired.
Companion Plants
- Artemisia ludoviciana (White Sagebrush) - Echoes the silver foliage and provides a native pairing.
- Salvia greggii (Autumn Sage) - Matches in bloom time and drought tolerance.
- Achillea millefolium 'Moonshine' - Offers soft yellow contrast and airy texture.
- Penstemon 'Red Riding Hood' - Adds vertical accent and rich color in hot sun.
- Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk' - Complements with early bloom and slightly different form.