Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' (Fat-Spiked Lavender) spikes white bottlebrush-like wands of flower

white bottlebrush-like wands of flower plumes on upright stems

grow thickly and quickly

Try it with Spiraeas for a real summer show

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

and in the fall a darker mahogany joins the cream and yellow hues

Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' (Fat-Spiked Lavender) spikes white bottlebrush-like wands of flower'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