Monrovia Goodwin Creek Lavender
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking heat-tolerant, fragrant silver foliage.
This evergreen shrub offers the perfect balance of architectural silver foliage and intense purple blooms. It demands very little water once established, though you will need to bring it indoors if you live in a frost-prone climate.
$16.99
at
Armstrong Garden Centers (Shop)
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking year-round color in warmer climates
- Landscapers managing hot, dry, and sunny environments
- Pollinator advocates and gardeners needing natural pest deterrents
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners in regions below USDA Zone 7
- Gardeners with heavy, moisture-retaining, or clay-based soil
- Purists preferring the sweet scent of traditional English lavender
Performance breakdown
Drought Resilience
Thrives with minimal intervention once the root system is fully established.
Visual Impact
Silver foliage and deep purple spikes create a high-contrast garden focal.
Maintenance Effort
Low-maintenance habit requires very little pruning to keep its dense shape.
Pollinator Attraction
Fragrant blooms act as a reliable magnet for local butterfly populations.
Climate Versatility
Requires indoor protection in colder regions outside of its hardiness zone.
Container Suitability
Compact mounding habit adapts perfectly to pots and smaller patio spaces.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 feet
Mature Width
4 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Water Needs
Low
Hardiness Zone
7
Soil Drainage
Fast-draining
Plant Type
Shrub
Bloom Season
Summer
Flower Color
Purple
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