Varieties to avoid: Lavandula latifolia, ‘Silver Dwarf’, ‘Silver Dust’, ‘Provence’?
d. Champion Acres Favorites: Dark Purple ‘Gros Bleu’/ Purples ‘Grosso’, ‘Impress Purple’ ‘Abrialii’ / Blues ‘Dutch’, ‘Provence’, ‘Seal’/ Landscape ‘Grosso’, ‘Dutch’, ‘Fred Boutin’, ‘Twickle’ e. Uses: The most fragrant varieties with strong fragrance make this a standout for the landscape. Larger plants will produce more fragrant stems and bulk than the English varieties but most varieties will dry a dull gray. For some the oil from these plants is too pungent but when applied to crafts and products tend to be more desirable. Many culinary recipes call for ‘Provence’ as an ingredient but caution should be taken because it tends to be too strong. 3. Wooly Hybrids (Lavandula angustifolia x lanata) a. USDA Zone 7 (0 to 10 degrees F) b. These hybrids can freeze out in an extreme winter and appreciate added attempts for increased soil drainage. Plants vary in size and stem length and are very mild in fragrance. Very dense, pubescent and silvery foliage and all will have deep violet corollas
