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Lavendula x 'Grosso'
Also called:
Lavender

Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Lamiaceae
Deciduous
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Hybrid
Pat Kolling
Flower:
Purple
Blooms from :
Jun
to:
Aug
Showy, fragrant
Foliage:
Gray-Green
2 1/2" long and 1/4" wide on square stems
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Water Needs:
D
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
No
Height:
2-2.5'
Spread:
2' to 2.5'
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Poor rocky and calcareous soils
Soil Needs
Light, well drained sandy soil with somewhat low fertility
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
Yes
Attracts Birds?
No
Supports Butterflies?
Yes
Wildlife use description:
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