silver lavender plant care Lavandula 'Silver Frost' Lavender (Kathleen Elizabeth) (Lavandula x ch – Charsaw Farms

silver lavender plant care Lavandula 'Silver Frost' Lavender (Kathleen Elizabeth) (Lavandula x ch – Charsaw FarmsLavender Silver Frost, also known as Kathleen Elizabeth, is grown as much for its soft, silvery foliage as for its flowers. The plant forms an upswept, bushy shrub that looks beautiful even in winter, bringing light and texture to the garden when many plants fade. In bloom, Silver Frost sends up long, sturdy stems topped with dark violet blue flower spikes. The contrast between the cool silver leaves and rich purple flowers makes this variety

Lavender ‘Silver Frost’, also known as ‘Kathleen Elizabeth’, is grown as much for its soft, silvery foliage as for its flowers. The plant forms an upswept, bushy shrub that looks beautiful even in winter, bringing light and texture to the garden when many plants fade.

 In bloom, ‘Silver Frost’ sends up long, sturdy stems topped with dark violet-blue flower spikes. The contrast between the cool silver leaves and rich purple flowers makes this variety especially striking in the landscape and in arrangements. The blooms carry a strong, pleasant lavender fragrance and hold their form well for both fresh and dried use.

With its larger size and architectural shape, ‘Silver Frost’ is well suited for landscaping, rock gardens, bouquets, crafts, potpourri, and small-scale oil distillation. It’s a wonderful choice for gardeners who appreciate foliage just as much as flowers.

BEST USES

• Landscape plantings
• Rock gardens
• Fresh bouquets
• Dried crafts and potpourri
• Small-batch oil distillation

GROWING NOTES

• Plant type: Evergreen shrub
• Growth habit: Upswept, bushy, architectural
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Water: Low once established

‘Silver Frost’ thrives in sunny, well-drained sites and benefits from space to show off its natural form.

SIZE & DETAILS

• Height × Width: ~3 ft. × 4 ft.
• Stem length: 12–16 inches
• Flower color (corolla): Dark violet-blue
• Calyx: Dark purple
• Foliage: Soft silver
• Fragrance: Strong, classic lavender

HOW TO CHOOSE

Choose ‘Silver Frost’ if you:

• Love silvery foliage year-round
• Want a lavender that adds winter interest
• Need long stems for bouquets and crafts
• Enjoy architectural plants in the garden