10+
Lavender is a perennial flowering plant known for its upright growth and narrow aromatic foliage. It produces spikes of small flowers on woody stems and is commonly used in garden borders, containers, and landscape planting. This plant adapts well to warm and dry climates and performs best in full sunlight with well drained soil. It is suitable for low maintenance gardens once established and tolerates dry conditions.
Features
- Upright growth with narrow foliage and flower spikes
- Adaptable to warm and dry climates
- Suitable for garden beds borders and container planting
- Performs best in full sunlight conditions
- Tolerates dry conditions once established
Specifications
- Scientific name: Lavandula spp
- Common name (US): Lavender
- Seed type / variety: Standard
- 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
