{"product_id":"lavandula-x-ginginsii-goodwin-creek","title":"Goodwin Creek Lavender - Lavandula x Ginginsii Goodwin Creek","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTransform Your Garden with This Hardy, Fragrant Lavender That Blooms from Spring to Fall\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoodwin Creek Lavender gives you months of deep purple color, aromatic silver foliage, and pollinator activity with far less water and maintenance than many flowering plants. This hybrid French lavender variety is especially valued for its extended bloom season, drought tolerance once established, and ability to stay beautiful in borders, containers, rock gardens, and Mediterranean-style landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn mild climates, Goodwin Creek Lavender blooms nearly year-round. In typical outdoor gardens, it produces deep violet-blue flower spikes from early summer to late fall, with deep purple flowers that keep the garden looking alive through spring, summer, and fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Blooming Season\u003c\/strong\u003e – Deep purple flowers and violet-blue blooms provide long-lasting color from spring through late summer, with nearly year-round flowering possible in mild climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e – Once established, this plant thrives with minimal water, making it ideal for dry, water-wise landscapes and California gardens that often feature \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/california-lilac-ceanothus\"\u003edrought-tolerant California lilac (Ceanothus)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love the flowers, helping create a vibrant garden ecosystem with real life and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Goodwin Creek Lavender grows in zones 6-10, has extreme weather tolerance, and is recognized for silver-gray foliage that looks good year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Use\u003c\/strong\u003e – Perfect for borders, rock gardens, containers, patios, Mediterranean gardens, commercial plantings, and artisanal goods; plants like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/english-lavender-lavandula-angustifolia\"\u003eEnglish lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)\u003c\/a\u003e and the dried flowers of Goodwin Creek Lavender are used in aromatherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoodwin Creek Lavender has a unique combination of beauty, fragrance, and resilience. It is suited for gardeners who want a favorite lavender variety that can stand up to heat, dry soil, and changing weather without constant care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost lavender varieties either bloom for a shorter window or struggle when challenged by heat, humidity, or inconsistent watering. Goodwin Creek Grey combines ornamental silver foliage, long bloom performance, and practical toughness in one clean, beautiful plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Vigor\u003c\/strong\u003e – Goodwin Creek Lavender is a hybrid French lavender variety, often sold as \u003cem\u003eLavandula heterophylla\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’, with the ability to perform better than many pure English or Spanish lavenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Silver Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e – The plant has silvery-grey foliage with finely toothed edges, giving the garden texture and color even when flowers are not at their peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and Humidity Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Goodwin Creek Lavender handles hot summers and difficult conditions better than many lavender varieties, much like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/purple-bougainvillea-bougainvillea-spectabilis\"\u003epurple bougainvillea for Mediterranean-style gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, while still needing well-draining soil to avoid moisture problems and root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety was discovered at Goodwin Creek, a place known for lavender expertise, demonstration gardens featuring perennial plants, and sustainable agriculture and plant propagation education. Goodwin Creek Gardens offers over 40 distinct varieties of lavender, and visitors can browse over 125 lavender varieties at Goodwin Creek, making this selection part of a larger culture of plant knowledge and real growing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Grow Goodwin Creek Lavender Successfully\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in Full Sun Location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose a spot with full sun for 6 to 8 hours daily and fast-draining soil. Leave enough room and distance around the plant so the foliage can breathe, the roots stay dry, and the natural rounded shape can develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablish with Regular Watering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season, then reduce watering once the plant is established. As with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/lavender-mexican-heather-cuphea-hyssopifolia-lavender\"\u003eLavender Mexican heather and other nursery perennials\u003c\/a\u003e, good drainage is essential because the plant is sensitive to moisture and can suffer root rot in soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy Continuous Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch deep purple flowers and deep violet-blue flower spikes appear from early summer to late fall, with additional blooms possible in mild climates, bright indoor settings, or a sunny window with cool night temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, lightly prune after flowering to keep the plant compact and encourage more blooms. Goodwin Creek Lavender can survive temperatures down to -20°F, but cold, wet soil can still damage roots, so winter drainage and protection matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name: \u003cem\u003eLavandula heterophylla\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Goodwin Creek Lavender \/ Goodwin Creek Grey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Type: Hybrid French lavender variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Size: Reaches a height of 24 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness Zones: Goodwin Creek Lavender grows in zones 6-10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight Requirements: Full sun, 6 to 8 hours daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloom Time: Spring through late summer; deep violet-blue flower spikes from early summer to late fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Color: Deep purple flowers \/ violet-blue blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage: Silvery-grey aromatic foliage with finely toothed edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Needs: Regular water to establish, then low water once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Needs: Well-draining soil; avoid heavy moisture and standing water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses: Borders, containers, rock gardens, pollinator gardens, aromatherapy, dried flowers, commercial and artisanal goods, or paired with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/purple-hopseed-bush-dodonaea-viscosa-purpurea\"\u003ePurple Hopseed Bush for privacy and color\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasonal Timing: Shipping begins in mid-April based on frost dates, similar to other ornamental grasses like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/purple-fountain-grass-pennisetum-setaceum-rubrum\"\u003ePurple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum')\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia homeowners looking for water-wise landscaping solutions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden enthusiasts wanting low-maintenance perennials with long bloom periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollinator garden creators seeking flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMediterranean or drought-tolerant garden designers planning compositions that may also include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eflowering trees for seasonal color and structure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer gardeners needing versatile plants for patios, decks, and bright indoor windows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a fragrant lavender that looks beautiful, handles dry conditions, and delivers blooms for months, Goodwin Creek Lavender fits your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also a strong choice for clients planning gardens for communities, small business spaces, resort landscapes, and demonstration plantings, especially when combined with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.useyardwork.com\/\"\u003eprivacy trees and evergreen screening solutions\u003c\/a\u003e. Goodwin Creek hosts the Southern Oregon Lavender Festival, where the Southern Oregon Lavender Festival features U-pick flower bundles and visitors can participate in hands-on activities, showing how this lavender continues to play a role in education, culture, and garden success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does it establish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGoodwin Creek Lavender usually establishes within the first growing season with regular watering. By year two, the plant is typically ready for a more drought-tolerant maintenance schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it survive hot summers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Goodwin Creek Lavender has extreme weather tolerance and handles heat better than many lavender varieties, especially when planted in full sun and well-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to prune it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight pruning after flowering helps maintain shape, improve air circulation, and encourage more blooms. Avoid cutting hard into old woody stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it in containers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. Goodwin Creek Grey is excellent for containers, patios, decks, and even indoors near a bright window, as long as the pot has excellent drainage and the soil does not stay wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about moisture and root rot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plant is sensitive to moisture and can suffer root rot if the soil stays soggy. Use fast-draining soil, avoid overwatering, and give the plant room for airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the flowers be dried?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The dried flowers of Goodwin Creek Lavender are used in aromatherapy, sachets, wreaths, and artisanal goods. Goodwin Creek Lavender is also harvested for commercial and artisanal goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReady to Add Fragrant Beauty to Your Garden?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003eGoodwin Creek Lavender\u003c\/strong\u003e for silver-gray foliage, deep purple flowers, pollinator activity, and long-lasting garden color from spring into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact our team for planting advice, care support, and a complete conversation about where this lavender will work best.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yardwork Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":42076203942061,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/8809\/6429\/products\/IMG_5183.jpg?v=1707261821","url":"https:\/\/www.useyardwork.com\/products\/lavandula-x-ginginsii-goodwin-creek","provider":"Yardwork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}