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Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey'

Goodwin Creek Grey Lavender

Plant photo of: Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey'
Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: Susan Frommer/Hunter

 

Description

Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Gray' is an evergreen shrub. This dense foliaged plant grows to 2.5'-3' high and 3'-4' wide. Foliage is silvery grey that are toothed at the tips. Deep violet-blue flowers appear above foliage from spring to late fall. This fragrant plant does best in full sun with well draining, alkaline soil. It needs regular watering when getting established, then occasional and then extra during hot spells. Flowers are great for bouquets and vase arrangements. This plant looks great in rock gardens, borders and containers.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Blue, Violet

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Fragrance

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.