Goodwin Creek Lavender Live Plant – Aromatic Herb for Indoors or Outdoors, 1 inch Plug

Overview

Introduce a touch of aromatic elegance to your living space with the Goodwin Creek Lavender live plant. This exceptional hybrid lavender is renowned for its distinctive appearance and delightful fragrance, making it a favorite among both novice and seasoned plant enthusiasts. Originating from the Mediterranean region, lavender (Lavandula) has been cherished for centuries for its beauty and therapeutic properties. The ‘Goodwin Creek’ variety stands out with its dense mound of finely toothed, silver-grey foliage and beautiful, long, slender, dark purple flower spikes. It’s a remarkably adaptable herb, thriving equally well in sunny windowsills indoors or as a vibrant addition to outdoor gardens, patios, and containers. Whether you’re looking to create a fragrant border, add a unique touch to your rock garden, or simply enjoy a calming presence in your home, this aromatic lavender herb offers a perfect solution. It’s also an excellent choice for thoughtful gifts, appealing to anyone who appreciates natural beauty and soothing scents.

The Goodwin Creek Lavender live plant is a perennial that brings year-round interest with its striking foliage, even when not in bloom. Its robust nature makes it an ideal plant for various garden designs, from formal hedges to informal cottage gardens. This particular cultivar is noted for its heat and drought tolerance, making it a resilient choice for many climates and growing conditions. Each seedling is carefully cultivated to ensure a strong start, ready to acclimate and flourish in its new environment. With proper care, this plant will reward you with its captivating fragrance and picturesque display, becoming a cherished part of your plant collection.

Key Benefits

The Goodwin Creek Lavender live plant offers a multitude of benefits, making it a highly desirable addition to any plant collection. Its unique characteristics contribute to both aesthetic appeal and practical advantages, enhancing your environment in several ways.

• Dramatic Foliage and Fragrance: Enjoy the year-round beauty of dense, silver-grey foliage that provides a striking visual contrast. This aromatic lavender herb releases a soothing fragrance even when not in bloom, creating a calming atmosphere indoors or out.
• Low Maintenance & Easy Care: Known for being an easy care lavender plant, it’s perfect for busy individuals or beginner gardeners. It requires minimal fuss once established, making it a joy to grow without constant attention.
• Heat and Drought Tolerance: This variety is exceptionally tolerant of heat and periodic drought, making it a resilient choice for various climates and water-wise gardening. It thrives in sunny conditions where many other plants might struggle.
• Attracts Pollinators: The beautiful purple flower spikes are a magnet for beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem and supporting local biodiversity.
• Versatile Landscaping Use: Ideal for sunny perennial borders, rock gardens, raised beds, or containers. It can also function as a short hedge, adding structure and fragrance to your garden design.
• Adaptable to Indoor/Outdoor Settings: Whether you’re looking for an indoor outdoor lavender solution, this plant adapts well. In colder climates, it can be overwintered indoors, extending its enjoyment.
• Thoughtful Gift Idea: Its beauty, fragrance, and ease of care make it a perfect gift for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s Day, or for anyone who appreciates the calming influence of nature.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Goodwin Creek Lavender live plant is straightforward, ensuring a rewarding gardening experience. This resilient herb thrives with proper attention to its basic needs, allowing it to flourish and provide its signature fragrance and beauty. Upon arrival, gently unpack your live starter plant. Acclimate it to its new environment gradually, especially if moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versa. Ensure it receives adequate water initially before planting. Detailed care instructions are typically included to guide you through the initial stages.

For optimal growth, the Goodwin Creek Lavender live plant requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Outdoors, choose a location with full sun exposure. Indoors, place it near a bright, south-facing window or under grow lights. This plant prefers well-draining soil; a sandy or gravelly loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH is ideal. Avoid heavy clay soils that retain too much moisture, as this can lead to root rot. When watering, allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Lavender is a drought tolerant lavender and prefers to be on the drier side rather than overwatered. In colder climates (USDA zones below 8), potted plants should be brought indoors before the first frost and placed in a cool, bright location until spring, after the danger of frost has passed.

Fertilization is generally minimal for lavender. A light application of a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring can encourage vigorous growth, but avoid over-fertilizing, especially with high-nitrogen formulas, as this can lead to lush foliage at the expense of flowers. Pruning is essential for maintaining shape and encouraging new blooms. Lightly prune after the first flush of flowers to stimulate a second bloom. A more significant prune in early spring, removing about one-third of the plant’s growth, will help maintain a compact, bushy form and prevent the plant from becoming woody. Watch for common pests like aphids or whiteflies, though lavender’s strong scent often deters them. Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues, especially in humid environments.

Size & Details

Each Goodwin Creek Lavender live plant is shipped as a robust starter plant, typically in a small plug-size container measuring approximately 1 inch X 1 inch X 1 1/4 inches. Plant sizes may naturally vary slightly from one plug to another, reflecting their organic growth. These young plants are ready to be potted up into larger containers or transplanted directly into your garden, depending on your climate and preference. While the images may showcase mature or blooming plants, you will receive a healthy, actively growing seedling, not necessarily at its full mature size or in bloom. This allows you the satisfaction of nurturing its growth from an early stage.

Once established, the Goodwin Creek Lavender live plant typically grows into a dense mound of foliage, reaching an average height and spread of 18-24 inches. Its flower spikes can extend an additional 6-12 inches above the foliage. With its moderate growth rate, you can expect to see significant development within the first growing season. This aromatic lavender herb will begin to produce its characteristic fragrant blooms, usually from late spring through summer, providing a continuous display of color and scent. Its compact form makes it suitable for various garden applications, from mass plantings to individual specimen plants in pots on your patio.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Goodwin Creek Lavender live plant get? A: Once mature, this lavender variety typically grows into a dense mound about 18-24 inches tall and wide, with flower spikes extending an additional 6-12 inches. Its compact size makes it versatile for various garden settings.
• Q: Is this an indoor outdoor lavender plant? A: Yes, it is very versatile. It thrives outdoors in USDA zones 8-11 with full sun. In colder climates, it can be overwintered indoors by a sunny window until spring, making it an excellent indoor outdoor lavender choice.
• Q: How much sunlight does the Goodwin Creek Lavender live plant need? A: This plant requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to flourish. For best results, plant it in a location that receives full sun exposure throughout the day.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for, especially for beginners? A: Absolutely! This is considered an easy care lavender plant, making it popular among beginner plant parents. It’s drought-tolerant and relatively low-maintenance once established.
• Q: What condition will the Goodwin Creek Lavender live plant arrive in? A: You will receive a live starter plant, typically in a 1-inch plug container. While pictures may show mature plants, your seedling will be healthy and actively growing, ready to thrive after unpacking and acclimating.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this lavender? A: The best time to plant is in spring or early summer after the last danger of frost has passed. This allows the plant ample time to establish its root system before extreme weather.
• Q: Will this drought tolerant lavender survive winter in my zone? A: It is best suited for USDA zones 8-11 for outdoor year-round growth. In zones colder than 8, it is highly recommended to overwinter the potted plant indoors to protect it from frost.
• Q: What kind of soil does this aromatic lavender herb prefer? A: It prefers well-draining soil, ideally a sandy or gravelly loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Avoid heavy, water-retentive soils to prevent root rot.
• Q: Does this lavender attract pollinators? A: Yes, the beautiful dark purple flower spikes are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, contributing to a vibrant and healthy garden ecosystem.
• Q: Can I use this lavender for culinary purposes? A: While many lavenders are used culinarily, ‘Goodwin Creek’ is primarily grown for its ornamental value, fragrance, and essential oil production. If you intend to use it culinarily, ensure it’s grown without pesticides.