Lavender is a beautiful plant with a large number of uses…

There are several species of lavender but, due to the climate in Michigan, we focus on growing Lavandula Angustifolia (commonly known as English or Common lavender) and Lavandula x Intermedia (hybrids of English lavender). Both of these lavender species are hardier than Spanish or French lavender and while angustifolia and intermedia are very similar in appearance and scent, there are some differences. Although it usually is smaller than intermedia, English lavender typically has a slightly sweeter scent and is usually a bit hardier.

 

 

 

 

Currently we have about 1,000 plants in our lavender fields, with plans to plant another 1,000+ over the next year or two. Right now, we have Lavandula Angustifolia Royal Velvet, Royal Purple, and a few plants each of Loddon Blue and Imperial Gem. Our Lavandula Intermedia plants are Gros Bleu and the well-known Grosso. See all of our current cultivars and their descriptions at the bottom of this page!

 

2024 Plans

In 2024, we will be planting more lavandula angustifolia – Royal Velvet, Melissa (a white flowering lavender), and Folgate.

We will also begin propagating lavender plants in spring, so check back with us if you are interested in adding lavender to your landscaping plans

 

Lavender Products

There are many products that are made with lavender, such as fresh and dried bouquets and bundles, essential oil, sachets and potpourris, household cleaner, culinary products, aundry and linen fresheners, personal care products (cremes, hair rinse, lotions, bath salts/soaks, etc.), …and many more! Be sure to visit our Lavender Shop to see what we have in stock!

Lavender is also an antifungal and antibacterial and studies have shown that it also has many health benefits, such as better sleep, treating of skin blemishes, soothing of wounds and pains, reducing blood pressure and heart rate, lessening hot flashes, promoting hair growth, memory improvement, easing of motion sickness, to name a few. Perhaps it goes without saying, but the calming scent of lavender can also help with positive effects on moods, stress levels, anxiety, and depression.

 

 

 

 

 

Cloudscape Hill Lavender Cultivars

1. Grosso

• Description: ‘Grosso’ is one of the most popular lavandin varieties due to its exceptional fragrance and high oil yield. It grows tall (up to 3 feet) with long spikes of deep purple flowers. This variety is heat-tolerant and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It’s commonly used in lavender oil production and for ornamental purposes in gardens.
• Uses: Essential oils, dried flowers, landscaping.

2. Gros Bleu

• Description: ‘Gros Bleu’ is a lavandin hybrid known for its strong fragrance and large, aromatic flower spikes. It has a slightly lighter shade of purple than ‘Grosso’ and is similarly valued for its high-quality essential oil production. This cultivar is compact and sturdy, growing up to 2 feet tall.
• Uses: Essential oils, fresh cut flowers, dried arrangements.

3. Imperial Gem

• Description: ‘Imperial Gem’ is a compact, English lavender cultivar with highly fragrant, deep violet-blue flowers. It typically grows to around 12-18 inches tall and has a dense, bushy growth habit. This variety is ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or as a border plant.
• Uses: Ornamental, culinary (in small amounts), dried flowers.

4. Lodden Blue

• Description: ‘Lodden Blue’ is a beautiful, aromatic English lavender variety characterized by its compact, bushy form and vivid blue-purple flowers. It typically reaches 18-24 inches in height and has a strong fragrance, making it an excellent choice for creating hedges or borders in gardens.
• Uses: Aromatherapy, dried arrangements, ornamental landscaping.

5. Royal Velvet

• Description: ‘Royal Velvet’ is a lavandin hybrid known for its large, rich purple flowers and strong fragrance. The plants grow up to 2 feet tall and have a bushy, upright growth habit. This variety is particularly prized for its vibrant flower color and is commonly used in ornamental planting and for essential oil production.
• Uses: Essential oils, dried flowers, ornamental gardening.

6. Royal Purple

• Description: ‘Royal Purple’ features dark, rich purple flowers on a compact shrub, growing up to 18 inches tall. It has a strong, sweet fragrance and blooms in mid-summer, attracting bees and butterflies. This variety is well-suited for smaller gardens, containers, or low hedges.
• Uses: Aromatherapy, dried flowers, ornamental.

7. Folgate

• Description: ‘Folgate’ is an English lavender variety that is highly regarded for its uniform growth and rich, aromatic purple blooms. It tends to grow in a compact, rounded form, reaching about 18-24 inches in height. ‘Folgate’ is hardy and can tolerate cooler temperatures, making it ideal for more temperate climates.
• Uses: Essential oils, dried flowers, ornamental planting.

8. Melissa

• Description: ‘Melissa’ is a fragrant, mid-sized English lavender cultivar that produces deep purple flowers on compact, bushy plants. Growing to about 18 inches in height, it has a strong, sweet fragrance and is known for being a hardy and disease-resistant variety. It also performs well in cooler climates.
• Uses: Aromatherapy, culinary uses (in small amounts), dried flowers.

9. Avice Hill

• Description: ‘Avice Hill’ is a robust, medium-sized English lavender variety with fragrant purple-blue flowers. It is known for its exceptional hardiness and ability to thrive in colder climates. Typically reaching 18-24 inches in height, this cultivar is highly prized for its long-lasting blooms and lovely fragrance.
• Uses: Ornamental, dried flowers, essential oils.

10. Sachet

• Description: ‘Sachet’ is a compact lavender variety with a dense growth habit and fragrant lavender-blue flowers. It grows to about 12-18 inches in height and is particularly known for its strong, sweet aroma. This cultivar is ideal for small spaces, containers, or as a fragrant addition to garden borders.
• Uses: Dried sachets, ornamental, aromatic use.