Lavender Common Lavender, Garden Lavender, English Lavender, True Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender belongs to the Lavandula genus. Lavender is also known as Common Lavender, Garden Lavender, English Lavender, True Lavender

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Lavender is a medium-sized, herbaceous to semi-woody, semi-evergreen perennial with an upright growth habit. It grows in clumps, and when happy in its spot can get quite large. Depending on the variety, the leaves are gray-green or green-purple in the Summer and silver-green or gray-bronze in the Winter, and are aromatic when brushed or crushed. Small flowers grow at the tips of the stems from mid- to late-summer, and vary in color from blue-purple, lavender, violet-blue, to white-pink depending on the variety.

Lavender belongs to the Lavandula genus.

How to grow and keep Lavender happy

Pruning is required to keep lavender neat. Young plants should be pruned soon after blooming to encourage them into a compact shape, or to train them to size. Any parts of the plant that are killed over the winter should be pruned out in early spring. If older, woody plants are looking a bit tired, they can be cut back half way when new growth begins in spring to rejuvenate them. If needed (due to size or age) or desired (to make more plants), lavender can be divided in the fall.

USDA Zone Range Which zones does Lavender grow best in? 5 - 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Lavender. 6.1 - 8.5
Water Requirements How much water does Lavender require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Lavender need? Medium
Soil The type of soil that Lavender needs. Sand Sun How much sunlight does Lavender need to grow? Full Sun
Min. Air Temperature The lowest air temp to grow Lavender in. -28°C / -18°F Max. Air Temperature The highest air temp to grow Lavender in. ?

How to sow and germinate Lavender

How to transplant Lavender

How to harvest Lavender

Companion plants for Lavender

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Repellent plants for Lavender

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Common Lavender pests

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Common Lavender diseases & problems

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How long does Lavender take to grow?

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