SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lavandula 'Grosso'
COMMON NAME: Grosso Lavender GARDEN SIZE: 23-29 in. tall x 18-23 in. wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 5-9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Well-draining, preferably rocky soil. Allow to go almost dry between waterings. Do not over water!
HABIT (FORM): Mounding
FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; fragrant, grey-green
FLOWERS: Long dark purple spikes
PLANT ORIGIN: hybrid
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Flowers feed many pollinators, but the plant is not a host for regional species.
FERTILIZING: Feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer. Bone meal in the early fall may help with overwintering.
PRUNING: Trim lightly after flowering to promote next season's growth
ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Dogs, Cats, Horses
USES: Sometimes used for aromatics and aromatherapy.