It occurs on dry sandy or gravelly soils. It prefers rich moist soil, but will grow on gravelly or rocky hillsides. Heavy clays are unsuitable, as are soils of a gravelly or dry sandy nature. Lavenders flourish best in dry, well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils in full sun. It can grow in sand or gravelly soils. Variety "ericoides" prefers open locations with sandy, gravelly, or disturbed soil. Either gravelly or sandy substrate may be preferred, depending on the species. The operation altered his vocals and added a gravelly tone to his voice. Pauly Fuemana has a gravelly, deep voice and a major rap attitude. In locales where gravelly soil is predominant, plant life is generally more sparse. He was noted for his gravelly voice and strong London accent. The name Graves derives from its intensely gravelly soil. Contemporary music critics have called her voice "smoky", "gravelly", and reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe. Orgeron is known for his strong, gravelly, Cajun-accented voice, and intensity while coaching. Diversity of character, trademark athleticism, and gravelly voice are signatures of his career.