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English Lavender is a perennial flowering plant known for its compact growth and narrow aromatic foliage. It produces upright spikes of small purple flowers on woody stems, making it suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting. This variety adapts well to moderate climates and performs best in full sunlight with well drained soil. It is commonly grown in herb and ornamental gardens and tolerates dry conditions once established.
Features
- Compact growth with upright flowering spikes
- Adaptable to moderate climates
- Suitable for garden beds borders and container planting
- Performs best in full sunlight conditions
- Tolerates dry conditions once established
Specifications
- Scientific name: Lavandula angustifolia
- Common name (US): Lavender
- Seed type / variety: English
- Growth habit: Perennial shrub
- USDA zones: 5 to 9
- Planting season: Spring
- Growing season: Spring to summer
- Sowing Season: Spring March to May
- Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days in warm well drained conditions 18 to 24 C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Well drained sandy or loamy soil
- Watering needs: Low to moderate allow soil to dry between watering
- Mature plant size: 30 to 60 cm height 30 to 60 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 30 to 45 cm apart
