Herbs
Lavandula × intermedia 'Grosso'
Grosso lavandin
A fragrant lavender hybrid with gray foliage and summer flower spikes useful for cutting and drying. Trim after flowering; avoid cutting into bare old wood.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 2–2½ ft. tall × 2–2½ ft. wide
- Water
- Dry to moderate
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–8
- Bloom
- Lavender; June–August
Sizes & prices
- #1$23.99
- #3$29.99
- 4.5"$12.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Tolerant once established.
- Wet soil
- Does not tolerate waterlogging.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Culinary uses
- Use
- Fresh or dried flowers and leaves can flavor herb blends and desserts; use sparingly for their strong flavor.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen aromatic foliage.
Growing & care
- Harvest
- Cut colorful flower stems on a dry morning after dew has dried; hang small bundles in a dark, dry place.
- Winter
- Avoid fall pruning in cold, wet conditions.
- Feeding
- Avoid rich manure and excessive nitrogen.
Choose a freely draining site. Protect against wet winter soil; humid summers can be challenging.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Exact Grosso cultivar foliage; original framing retained. Not a photograph of current nursery stock.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.