English Lavender, True Lavender, Common Lavender
Often associated with Provence’s famous purple lavender fields, Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English lavender, is a perennial herb prized for its fragrant purple flowers and silver-green foliage. Despite the name “English” lavender, the plant is native to the Mediterranean region.
The genus name, Lavandula, comes from the Latin “lavare,” which means “to wash,” referring to its use in baths, laundry, and personal grooming in ancient times. “Angustifolia” means “narrow-leaved,” referring to the plant’s slender foliage.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Lavandula |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid), Fall |
Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Edging, Patio And Containers, Beds And Borders, Banks And Slopes, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Lavandula |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid), Fall |
Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Edging, Patio And Containers, Beds And Borders, Banks And Slopes, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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