Lavandula × intermedia 'Grosso' - Lavandin
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Lavender
Scientific name: Lavandula × intermedia 'Grosso'
Foliage color: Gray-green, evergreen, fine and linear, aromatic
Flower color: Deep purple-blue, in dense, voluminous spikes
Mature height: 0.60–0.90 m (2-3 ft)
Mature width: 0.60–0.75 m (2-2.5 ft)
Habit: Bushy, vigorous, forming a generous and structured clump
Flowering period: July to September, prolonged and abundant flowering
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Low, very drought tolerant once established
Soil type: Well-drained, light, poor to moderately fertile
Hardiness zone: Zones 5 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent, very resistant
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun in light, well-drained soil. Water moderately at planting to encourage rooting, then reduce watering once established.
Prune lightly in spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage abundant flowering. Remove spent flowers to prolong summer blooming. This extremely hardy and evergreen perennial requires no winter protection and thrives with minimal maintenance.