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Lavandula 'Richard Gray' Lavender
Lavandula 'Richard Gray' Lavender
Silvery foliage · Tidy form · Refined beauty—fresh or dried
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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If foliage matters to you as much as flowers, ‘Richard Grey’ is hard to overlook. Its foliage is soft, silvery, and beautifully dense, forming a neat mound that brings light and texture to the garden all season long. Introduced from England and descended from woolly lavender, this variety has a gentler, more tactile presence than most.
In mid-summer, thick flower spikes rise on long stems, carrying violet blooms above deep purple calyces. Against the pale foliage, the contrast is striking without being loud. The stems cut cleanly for fresh bouquets, and the cool grey tones make this one especially beautiful for dried arrangements, potpourri, and craft work.
Smaller and more refined than ‘Silver Frost,’ ‘Richard Grey’ fits easily into rock gardens, borders, and mixed plantings where shape and texture matter just as much as fragrance. It prefers sun, good drainage, and space to show its natural form—and when given that, it becomes a quietly elegant presence that feels intentional rather than showy.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Exceptionally silvery foliage that stands out year-round
- Neat, compact shape
- Long stems for cutting and drying
- Beautiful contrast plant in lavender collections
- Refined alternative to larger silver varieties
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-draining soil
- Water: Low once established
- Growth habit: Compact, well-shaped
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: 2 ft. × 3 ft.
- Stem length: 10–12 inches
- Flower color: Violet
- Calyx: Dark purple
- Bloom time: Mid-summer
- Foliage: Dense, silvery, softly woolly
BEST USES
- Garden borders and beds
- Rock gardens
- Fresh bouquets
- Dried arrangements and potpourri
- Crafts and sachets
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choose ‘Richard Grey’ if you want a lavender that:
- Looks beautiful even when not in bloom
- Brings silver texture to the garden
- Dries especially well
- Stays compact and tidy
This is a lavender for gardeners who love subtle beauty—soft color, strong form, and lasting presence.
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.