Monrovia Anouk Lavender
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking deer-resistant, fragrant landscape color.
This lavender variety delivers a significantly more vibrant, long-lasting floral display than standard cultivars. While it demands a sunny spot to thrive, the payoff is a low-maintenance, fragrant evergreen that keeps deer at bay while inviting pollinators to your garden.
$16.99
at
Armstrong Garden Centers (Shop)
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
Growth Habit
Shrub
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial, Shrub
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