English Lavender, Portuguese Lavender, French Lavender, Spanish Lavender, Lavandin
Extremely popular, Lavender (Lavandula) includes about 47 species, which are cultivated in temperate climates either as ornamental plants for the landscape or for the extraction of essential oils. Sun lover, this perennial or herb thrives in well-drained soil, is drought tolerant, and is pest or disease-resistant. Colors, flower or leaf shapes, bloom times, and hardiness vary across varieties. Since it can be confusing to know which lavender plant is right for your garden, here is a brief summary of the top 5 varieties.
Hardiness |
5 - 11 |
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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 |
Genus | Lavandula |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
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, Hedges And Screens, Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden |
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Hardiness |
5 - 11 |
---|---|
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 |
Genus | Lavandula |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
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, Hedges And Screens, Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden |
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