Looking for the most fragrant lavender? Many growers agree it’s Grosso lavender—and we do too. If you want a dependable, show-stopping lavender with long, graceful stems that sway in the breeze, Grosso is the classic choice. It’s also the go-to lavender for essential oil and hydrosol thanks to its high oil content.
You’ll receive: 3 Grosso lavender plants. Size options available.
We ship starting in May.
Why choose Grosso lavender
- Exceptionally fragrant flowers and foliage
- Long, thick flower spikes that bloom later than many lavenders
- Lavender farm look when planted as a border or low hedge
- Top choice for essential oil, hydrosol, and dried bouquets
- Cold hardy and reliable in northern climates
- Deer and rabbit resistant
Plant details
- Scientific name
- Lavandula intermedia
- Common name
- Lavender
- Hardiness zones
- USDA Zones 5–7
- Cold tolerance
- to -30°F (-34.4°C)
- Bloom season
- Summer, midsummer, late summer
(Often continues into early fall) - Plant habit
- Upright
- Height
- 18–22 inches (46–56 cm)
- Width
- 18–24 inches (46–61 cm)
- Spacing
- 18–24 inches (46–61 cm)
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Water
- Light
First year: Newly planted lavenders may need slightly more water while establishing. Always allow soil to dry between waterings.
- Fertilizer
- Once a month, based on soil pH and need
- Characteristics
- Deer resistant; rabbit resistant; highly fragrant
- General description
- Fragrant addition to any sunny garden
Care and pruning tips
Grosso lavender is easy to grow in full sun with excellent drainage. Prune in spring and fall to prevent woody growth and maintain that classic lavender “gumdrop” shape.
Blooms appear later in summer, and in good seasons you may enjoy two harvests.
Ways to use Grosso lavender
- Bees love it.
- Beautiful and fragrant in garden beds and borders.
- Harvest for fresh bouquets.
- Dry stems for sachets, potpourri, wreaths, and crafts.
- Use buds in culinary dishes and baked goods.
- Make lavender hydrosol or essential oil.
- Larger stems are ideal for wreaths and craft projects.
- Burn dried stems in the fireplace for a wonderful winter scent.
Note: Some people find lavender relaxing. This is not medical advice.
From Pause Lavender Farm
Our lavenders are grown outdoors—not in a greenhouse—where it’s truly survival of the fittest. When you plant Grosso lavender from Pause Lavender Farm, you can be confident it has already adapted to real outdoor conditions. Plant it, watch it grow, and enjoy the blooms.
