Goodwin Creek Gray Lavender
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking heat-tolerant, fragrant silver foliage.
Discover the Goodwin Creek Gray Lavender, an evergreen shrub celebrated for its striking silver-grey foliage and abundant, dark purple flower spikes. This resilient variety thrives in full sun and tolerates heat, sun exposure, and periodic drought once established, making it a low-maintenance choice. Its dense, mounding habit and attractive year-round appeal make it perfect for borders, rock gardens, containers, or mass plantings. For colder climates, consider overwintering potted plants indoors. Enjoy its beauty and fragrance throughout the summer months.
$16.99
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4.5
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Category Rank
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#1635 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Mature Height
4
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking year-round color in warmer climates
- Landscapers managing hot, dry, and sunny environments
- Pollinator advocates and gardeners needing natural pest deterrents
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners in regions below USDA Zone 7
- Gardeners with heavy, moisture-retaining, or clay-based soil
- Purists preferring the sweet scent of traditional English lavender
Performance breakdown
Drought Resilience
Thrives with minimal intervention once the root system is fully established.
Visual Impact
Silver foliage and deep purple spikes create a high-contrast garden focal.
Maintenance Effort
Low-maintenance habit requires very little pruning to keep its dense shape.
Pollinator Attraction
Fragrant blooms act as a reliable magnet for local butterfly populations.
Climate Versatility
Requires indoor protection in colder regions outside of its hardiness zone.
Container Suitability
Compact mounding habit adapts perfectly to pots and smaller patio spaces.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 feet
Mature Width
4 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Water Needs
Low (Waterwise)
Hardiness Zone
7
Soil Drainage
Fast-draining
Plant Type
Shrub
Features
- Striking silver-grey foliage
- Produces long, dark purple flower spikes
- Highly tolerant of heat and sun
- Drought tolerant once established
- Deer resistant
- Attracts butterflies
- Suitable for container gardening
- Evergreen appeal
What customers say
The Goodwin Creek Gray Lavender consistently impresses with its exceptional quality and robust health upon arrival. Customers frequently highlight its impressive hardiness, noting that the plant establishes quickly and thrives even in challenging conditions. This makes it a reliable choice for garden enthusiasts seeking low maintenance beauty. The distinctive silvery foliage and potent fragrance are also major selling points, confirming its strong aesthetic appeal and long term value in the landscape. It offers a beautiful and fragrant addition to any garden.
Know before you buy
Since this lavender reaches a mature width of 4 feet, you should space them at least 4 feet apart on center if you want individual mounded specimens. For a continuous, overlapping hedge effect, you can space them slightly closer, around 3 to 3.5 feet apart.
Yes, it is well-suited for containers as long as the pot has excellent drainage and is placed in a spot that receives full sun. Ensure you use a high-quality, fast-draining potting mix to prevent root rot, as this variety dislikes sitting in wet soil.
Yes, the aromatic oils in the foliage make this lavender unappealing to deer. While no plant is 100% deer-proof if food sources are extremely scarce, it is a reliable choice for gardens in areas with high deer pressure.
Fast-draining soil, often sandy or rocky, allows water to pass through quickly rather than pooling around the roots. If you have heavy clay soil, you should amend it with organic matter or gravel, or plant on a slight mound to ensure the roots stay dry.
Goodwin Creek Gray Lavender is hardy to Zone 7. If you live in a colder climate, it is best to grow it in a container so you can move it indoors to a bright, cool location during the winter months.
Once established, this shrub is highly drought-tolerant and requires very little supplemental water. You should only water during extended dry spells, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings to keep the plant healthy.
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