Fred Boutin Hedge Lavender

Fred Boutin French Hybrid Lavender (Lavandula intermedia 'Fred Boutin') is a French hybrid lavender that has especially ornamental large, silver-grey leaves that provides a beautiful backdrop for its long stems of purple flowers. Blooming in mid-to-late summer, 'Fred Boutin' Lavender is a big, slender grower, so give it adequate space in the garden. Best planted in the Western half of the country where leaner soils and less moisture provide the best growing conditions. Companion plants include native ornamental grasses, Coneflowers (Echinacea) and thread-leaf Coreopsis (Tickseed).