Grosso is a tall variety of lavender standing at about two feet tall. The blossoms are a very dark purple with narrow fragrant leaves. This variety can withstand cold winters as low as 15ºF and can last for years if pruned directly after flowering in the late summer. Grosso is very commonly used to extract lavender oil.

 

Sun: full

Water: low

Soil: sandy

Climate: mild summers and cold winters

Size: Eventually reach 2ft

Uses: oils