Lavandula, Hybrid Lavender 'Goodwin Creek Grey'

I have 20 of these, about 4 years old, mostly used as a hedge. Love them! Attracts bees and bumblebees, practically indestructible (los...Read Moret one but N. CA has been going through a drought these last 4 years, and I planted in spring so that could be an issue). All of the ones planted in fall have survived very well, though i do not water regularly and soil is hard clay. Not as aromatic as other varieties, but they are very pretty when dried.

I've been touting this as the best lavender to keep here in the rainy, hot, humid Southeast. But after a long period of great growth and...Read More seemingly bulletproof performance, mine recently experienced sudden death, so I'm not sure anymore. I'd recommend putting it under a porch in summer so it doesn't get too much rain. I'd give it an unabashed positive rating for parts of the country (e.g. California) with fewer extremes in weather than here in Louisiana.

This was one among many plants I ordered from Goodwin Creek Gardens. Since my area gets a freeze I have it in a container and it's doing...Read More great. I bring it indoors during the winter. Plant arrived beautifully from GCG and is growing nicely. Planning to order 4 more; 1 more for me and 3 as gifts. Love the scent, texture and fullness of the plant.

Lovely gray with deep purple flowers. I have 2 plants. One among rocks on the south side of the house. Does well through the hot, dry s...Read Moreouthwest desert summers. Seems to have at least a few flowers blooming all year. I've seem hummingbirds visit it on occasion. The second plant was damaged by a heavy freeze (25 degrees) last winter. But I was able to trim back the damaged portions and it is coming back beautifully.