Lavandula stoechas Anouk PP 16685 Viola simply a sensational textural element

simply a sensational textural element in the summer garden

but remain tightly clustered around the base

each clump is topped with attractive

centered around central Tennessee

bright-gold leaves (8" long x 8" wide) is stunning in a lightly shaded garden

Lavandula stoechas Anouk PP 16685 Viola simply a sensational textural elementLavandula 'Anouk' is a Dutch selection of the Spanish lavender, Lavandula stoechas, from Lammert Koning of Holland, who claims it is winter hardy to Zone 5b which would be great, if true. 'Anouk' lavender was selected for its excellent outward branching but compact habit 2' tall x 8' wide in 5 years. The woody stems are adorned with pencil lead thin, fragrant grey leaves. Each branch is topped, starting in late April, and continuing for months, with