- **Type**: Evergreen shrub

- **Height**: 14 to 18 inches (35 to 45 cm)

- **Width**: 12 to 14 inches (30 to 35 cm)

- **Growth Habit**: Compact, mounding, upright

- **Foliage**:

- Narrow, aromatic, gray-green leaves, 1 to 2 inches long (2.5 to 5 cm)

- Evergreen, holding color year-round in mild climates

- **Flowers**:

- Dark violet-purple spikes topped with lighter purple, petal-like flags (bracts)

- Larger and more abundant blooms than standard Anouk varieties, about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) in total length

- Bloom season: Late spring to fall (May to September/October), reblooming in mild climates

- Sweetly fragrant, attracts bees and butterflies

- **Light**: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering and foliage color

- **Soil**:

- Well-drained, preferably sandy or loamy

- Neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.5 to 7.5)

- **Watering**: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established, avoid waterlogging

- **Hardiness**: USDA Zones 6 to 9 (-10°F to 20°F or -23°C to -6°C)

- **Wildlife**: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant due to aromatic foliage

- **Care**:

- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage reblooming

- Fertilize sparingly with a balanced mix (e.g., 10-10-10) in spring

- Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues

- **Pests/Diseases**:

- Highly resistant to foliar diseases

- May see occasional aphids or spider mites in stressed conditions

- **Uses**: Containers, borders, rock gardens, mass plantings, or as a low hedge

- **Growth Rate**: Moderate; reaches mature size within a season or two

- **Special Features**:

- Part of the Anouk Deluxe series, bred for vigor and weather tolerance

- Excellent heat and drought tolerance, thriving in tough conditions

The Anouk Purple Medley Lavender’s vivid purple blooms and compact form make it a standout for sunny gardens or patios, with the bonus of a long bloom season and pollinator appeal. Let me know if you’d like care tips or planting ideas!