Goodwin Creek Gray Lavender

Goodwin Creek Gray is a compact, leafy lavender valued for its soft gray-green foliage and dark purple flower spikes. UC Davis describes a long flowering season and notes that it handles heat better than English lavender; its profile lists full sun, low water, and spring through fall bloom. ## Plant Character The foliage is dense and softly woolly, with distinctive toothed leaf tips. Flowers rise on slender stems above the mound, bringing color from spring into summer in many gardens. Published mature dimensions vary by source and growing conditions, so allow room for a rounded, spreading shrub rather than treating one measurement as universal. ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, Goodwin Creek Gray tolerates dry conditions better than many English lavenders, but it still benefits from occasional water during prolonged heat. Good drainage is especially important in rainy or humid climates. Its heat tolerance makes it useful in warm, sunny beds and containers. ## Maintenance After the main flowering flush, prune lightly to refresh the outline and encourage new growth; avoid cutting into bare woody stems. Remove spent spikes as needed. See the [UC Davis Arboretum profile](https://publicgarden.ucdavis.edu/plant/Goodwin-Creek-lavender) and [Darwin Perennials product profile](https://www.darwinperennials.com/Products/Details/?ph1=2063&phid=037300001002228) for the selection’s flowering, habit, and growing information.