Lavandula lanata
Lavandula lanata, the woolly lavender, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to southern Spain. An evergreen dwarf shrub growing to  tall and broad, it is noted for the pronounced silver woolly hairs on its leaves, whence the Latin specific epithet lanata. The deep violet purple flowers are borne on narrow spikes, and give off the familiar lavender scent. Lavandula lanata is cultivated in temperate zones for its attractive appearance and fragrance. It is hardy in mild and coastal areas, tolerating temperatures down to about , but preferring a warm, sheltered location in full sun. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. References

lanata
Taxa named by Pierre Edmond Boissier
Flora of the Mediterranean Basin