Lavandula X chaytorae Richard Gray Lavender

	Richard Gray Lavender has as one of its parents Woolly Lavender. It is, however, more compact than Woolly and has longer bloom that are fatter and darker. It also blooms earlier and is a zone hardier. Discovered in 1980 at the Royal Botanic Garden, it was named after one of their horticultural staff. The plants in the row above were planted in the fall and grew throughout the spring until they bloomed in late summer. The photo above was taken just before the lavenders burst into bloom. They were stunning with their dark purple flowers that lasted until frost. Blooming nearby was a stand of red and white Hot Lips Salvia that was a great complement for the lavender. It also bloomed right up to frost.
	This spring the little lavender plants were so gray we thought they may not have made it through the winter, but they are growing like crazy now that May has hit. Notice how the row seems to be leaning to the right? That is because the area they are planted in is just a bit to shady and they are reaching for the late afternoon soon. Richard Gray Lavender makes a great addition to our Zone 8 Fragrant Herb Garden Six Pack.

Cultural Information

Height: 2 feet,
3 feet with bloom

Hardiness: Perennial
in Zones 7-11

Flower Color: Purple

Characteristics: Full Sun,
Evergreen,
Water Conserving

Uses: Dried Flower,
Fragrant Ornamental

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