Goodwin Creek Gray Lavender
Lavandula x ginginsii 'Goodwin Creek Gray'
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Gray's Garden Center
737 W. 6th Ave. Eugene OR 97402
- Lowe's
3595 West 11th Avenue Eugene OR 97402
- Jerry's Home Improvement Ctr- Springfied
2525 Olympic St. Springfield OR 97477
- Johnson Brothers Greenhouses
91444 Coburg Road Eugene OR 97408
| Botanical Pronunciation | la-VAN-dew-la dens-i-FLO-ra |
|---|---|
| Lore | Genus name, Lavandula is derived from the Latin verb lavoor lavandus - to wash, because it was widely used in ancient Roman baths. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | This hybrid Lavender makes an informal heat-loving perennial to fill borders or a dense edging plant. Also works well as a short hedge either left natural or sheared, which releases its fragrance even when out of bloom. Resistant to heat and some drought, Lavender is perfect for rock gardens, with Western natives or in drought-resistant plantings. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Specimen, Cutting Garden, Edging |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Rose (Rosa); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Thrives in lean, loose, fast-draining, slightly alkaline soil; avoid heavy, soggy soils. Plant with crowns slightly above soil level. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Remove spent flowers to promote continued bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!