Augusta™ Lavender Heliotrope

Augusta™ Lavender is the commercial name for the Heliotropium hybrid cultivar ‘WNHPAULAV’, an upright, densely branched selection with lavender-purple flowers and yellow throats. Proven Winners lists a garden height of 12–24 inches and spread of 24–36 inches; University of Tennessee Gardens observed a tighter 12–18 inch height and spread in its Jackson trial. [Proven Winners plant profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/p/11701) · [University of Tennessee Gardens trial notes](https://utgardens.tennessee.edu/heat-loving-heliotrope-flourishes-in-hot-summers/) · [US patent description](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP34004) ## Garden Use Use Augusta Lavender as a flowering filler in large containers or as a low, spreading mass at the front of a border. Its profuse bloom can continue from planting until frost, and the breeder lists it for sun to part sun. The Tennessee trial reported good performance through hot, humid summer weather. ## Growing Conditions Plant in a sunny site with freely draining soil. Water during establishment and extended dry spells; the Tennessee Gardens reported drought tolerance once established. The breeder describes the habit as mounded and lists border, container, landscape, cut-flower, and mass-planting uses. ## Maintenance If the plant becomes open or tired, trim lightly to encourage branching; avoid removing more than about one quarter at a time. The breeder recommends watering and a soluble feed after trimming to support new growth. Treat it as a warm-season annual in most regions, although the Tennessee trial reported it returning for several years at its Zone 7 garden.