Also called French or Butterfly Lavender. This is an outstanding selection, with fragrant silver-grey leaves that form a bushy, evergreen mound. Unusual deep-purple spikes of flowers hold waving violet petals from the top. Excellent in mixed containers, as well as a hot, sunny border. Hardier than other forms, but also easily wintered indoors. Drought tolerant once established. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. Developed in the Netherlands. USPP#20068. CPBRAF: unlicensed propagation prohibited.