Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' (Purple Lavandin) - A selection of Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia), the natural hybrid of Lavandula angustifolia and L. latifolia. This plant grows as a mound to about 2 feet tall by 3 feet wide with fragrant narrow leaves that when in active growth are green but age to gray-green. In summer rise the 12 to 18 inch long peduncles topped by a compact 3 to 4 inch long spike of sweet smelling dark purple flowers(xeric).
 
Common Name: Grosso Lavender
 
Botanical Name:Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso'
 
    
 
     
 
      
 
       
Category: Shrub
 
      
 
      
 
       
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints)
 
      
 
      
 
       
Origin: Mediterranean (Europe)
 
      
 
      
 
       
Evergreen: Yes
 
      
 
      
 
       
Flower Color: Blue Violet
 
      
 
      
 
       
Bloomtime: Summer/Fall
 
      
 
      
 
       
Synonyms: ['Dilly Dilly', 'Wilson's Giant' ]
 
      
 
      
 
       
Parentage: (L. angustifolia x latifolia)
 
      
 
      
 
       
Height: 1-2 feet
 
      
 
      
 
       
Width: 2-3 feet
 
      
 
      
 
       
Exposure: Full Sun
 
      
 
      
 
       
Summer Dry: Yes
 
      
 
      
 
       
Deer Tolerant: Yes
 
      
 
      
 
       
Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs
 
      
 
      
 
       
Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F