Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Richard Gray'

Also Known As

Lavandula 'Richard Gray'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Richard Gray'
Richard Gray Lavender

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

H: 2'
W: 20"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Richard Gray' plant details

Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Richard Gray' is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Richard Gray'

Plant type: herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 20 IN wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Richard Gray'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With the hardiness of its angustifolia parentage and the soft-looking leaves of a lanata, 'Richard Gray' is a choice hybrid which bears medium blue-violet flowers on stems just a foot above the attractive, compact mound of silver-gray foliage.