Lavandula x ginginsii 'Goodwin Creek Grey' Lavender

Goodwin Creek Grey Lavender (Lavandula × ginginsii ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’) is a distinctive French lavender hybrid discovered and introduced by Goodwin Creek Gardens. This highly sought-after variety is prized for its silvery toothed foliage, long flowering stems, and exceptional blooming season.

Plants form a semi-open to dense evergreen shrub with sage-green to gray leaves that create a soft, silvery appearance in the landscape. Flower spikes are borne on stems up to 12 inches long, with additional 4–5 inch flower spikes featuring dull purple bracts and calyces and deep purple corollas.

One of the most unique features of Goodwin Creek Grey is its ability to bloom nearly year-round. In mild climates (USDA Zones 9–10), plants may flower outdoors through much of the year. When grown indoors, this variety is one of the best lavenders for winter bloom, performing reliably in a sunny south-facing window, sunroom, or porch with at least 5 hours of direct light daily.

This hybrid is closely related to historic French lavender hybrids such as Lavandula × heterophylla and Lavandula × allardii, sharing their long bloom period and ornamental foliage. Its slightly pungent aroma, long stems, and elegant form make it ideal for containers, landscapes, and trained topiaries.

• Original source variety introduced by Goodwin Creek Gardens
• Silvery, toothed foliage with strong ornamental appeal
• Long stems with extended flower spikes
• Blooms nearly year-round in mild climates
• One of the best lavenders for indoor winter bloom
• Excellent for containers, landscapes, and topiary

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Lavandula × ginginsii
• Cultivar: ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’
• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Mature size: 3 ft. tall × 3 ft. wide
• Stem length: 8–12 inches
• Flower color: Deep purple
• Bracts & calyx: Dull purple
• Foliage color: Sage-green to silvery gray
• Fragrance: Slightly pungent
• USDA Zones: 8–10
• Sun exposure: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-draining soil

Best Uses

• Containers and patio plantings

• Indoor winter-blooming lavender

• Landscape focal points

• Trained topiary forms

• Mild-climate gardens