Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' (Fat-Spiked Lavender) spikes Try it in combination with

Try it in combination with Geranium 'Rozanne' and Brunnera

grow thickly and quickly

Spiny-toothed oval leaves emerge with a red tinge in spring and mature to green in the summer

Budded and blooming spikes are a vision of beauty in the woodland garden or vase

Try it with Spiraeas for a real summer show

Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' (Fat-Spiked Lavender) spikes Try it in combination with'Grosso' seems to bloom forever; the fat, dark violet long spikes appear in June and July. Notorious for its extreme fragrance, prolific blooming, and butterfly attraction, it has long been cultivated in Europe for its essential oil. Grows 24 to 36" tall and is excellent in the herb or flower garden. The silvery gray foliage is also delightfully fragrant. As with all Lavenders, keep the soil light and on the dry side for best performance. Sunlight