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English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), an aromatic perennial shrub of the Lamiaceae family grown for its flowers and essential oil.
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- Lamiaceae
- Plant type
- Perennial shrub
- Bloom color
- Purple-blue
- Bloom season
- Early to mid-summer
- Mature height
- 30-90 cm cm
- Sun requirements
- Full sun
- Fragrance
- Strong, classic lavender fragrance
- Native region
- Mediterranean Basin
Growing
Growing Conditions
- Water requirements
- Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established, dislikes wet feet.
- Climate requirements
- Mediterranean-type climates; needs good winter drainage.
- Soil types
- Well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil; tolerates poor soil.
- Propagation method
- Cuttings, layering, seed
Ecology
Pollinators & Toxicity
- Pollinator value
- A major nectar source for bees and other pollinators.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic to humans in normal culinary use; mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Use
Uses & Economic Importance
- Uses
- Essential oil distillation, dried flowers/sachets, culinary use, ornamental hedging
- Economic importance
- A significant essential-oil crop, particularly in Provence, France, used in perfumery, aromatherapy, and cosmetics.
Trade