Anouk Purple Medley Lavender
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking deer-resistant, fragrant landscape color.
The Anouk Purple Medley Lavender offers abundant, dark violet flower spikes with clear purple flags, outperforming standard Anouk varieties. Its evergreen, gray-green foliage is aromatic and naturally deters deer and rabbits, making it ideal for borders or containers. This plant thrives in full sun, requires low water once established, and blooms reliably throughout spring and summer. Light pruning after flowering encourages vigorous growth for the next season, ensuring consistent color and fragrance in your landscape.
$16.99
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4.7
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Category Rank
29
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#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
Brand
Monrovia Growers
/ Monrovia Growers
Who it's for
- Homeowners needing low-maintenance plants that naturally repel garden pests
- Gardeners seeking a unique, high-impact ornamental lavender variety
- Landscapers wanting reliable, long-lasting color throughout the growing season
Who should skip it
- Residents in regions with harsh, freezing winter climates
- Gardeners working with heavy clay or poorly draining soil
- Busy hobbyists looking for a strictly hands-off garden plant
Performance breakdown
Bloom Density
Abundant violet spikes significantly outperform standard lavender varieties for visual impact.
Pest Resistance
Aromatic foliage acts as a natural deterrent against deer and rabbits.
Drought Tolerance
Requires minimal supplemental water once established in the landscape.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant blooms serve as a reliable magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Maintenance Ease
Simple post-bloom pruning keeps the shrub vigorous and tidy all season.
Year-Round Interest
Evergreen gray-green foliage provides structural color even outside the blooming window.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Mature Height
1.5 feet
Mature Width
1.17 feet
Water Needs
Low
Light Needs
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Gray-green
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6
Deer Resistant
Yes
Features
- Larger, more abundant purple blooms
- Aromatic foliage deters deer and rabbits
- Evergreen for year-round interest
- Drought tolerant once established
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Fragrant flowers and foliage
- Low maintenance requirements
- Ideal for containers and borders
What customers say
Consumers consistently praise the exceptional quality and robust health of the Anouk Purple Medley Lavender upon arrival. Reviewers frequently highlight its ease of establishment, noting that the plants quickly settle into the garden and thrive with minimal effort. The deep purple color and strong fragrance deliver significant aesthetic value, making this variety a reliable choice for gardeners prioritizing vibrant, low maintenance beauty and dependable performance across different growing conditions.
Know before you buy
The Anouk Purple Medley is specifically bred to produce larger, more abundant flower spikes compared to standard Anouk varieties. It offers a more intense display of dark violet blooms and clear purple flags throughout the spring and summer.
Yes, the aromatic gray-green foliage of this variety naturally deters deer and rabbits. While no plant is 100% immune, its strong scent makes it an excellent choice for gardens prone to browsing animals.
This variety is perfectly suited for both containers and garden borders. Its compact size—reaching about 1.5 feet in height—makes it an ideal candidate for patio pots or as a low-growing hedge.
It is a low-maintenance plant, but a light pruning immediately after the flowering season is recommended. This practice encourages vigorous growth and helps the plant maintain its shape for the following year.
Once established, this lavender is quite drought-tolerant and requires very little supplemental water. It thrives best in well-drained soil, so ensure your planting site or container allows for proper drainage to prevent root issues.
The Anouk Purple Medley is hardy in Zone 6 and features evergreen foliage, providing year-round interest in your landscape. As long as you are within its hardiness range and provide well-drained soil, it should return reliably each season.
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