Ideal plant for borders, rockery, terraces and patios. It is also known as Lavandula officinalis. Sedative, diuretic and healing properties. Its essential oil is one of the most known and widely used in perfumery, cosmetics and pharmacology. Dried flowers and cut flowers.
Evergreen aromatic plant of 70cm tall with narrow green and oblong-shaped leaves. Scented blue purple flowers presented in spikes. Prefers fertile and well drained soils.
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Flowering |
Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
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Average germination (%) | 70 |
Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Flower colour | Blue, Purple |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Fragrant | Flower, Foliage |
Germination (in days) | 20-30 |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Cosmetic, Culinary, Cut flower, Dried flower, Edges, Essential Oil, Gardening, Honey producing plant, Low hedge, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Rock garden, Urban garden, Wild garden |
Planting distance | 1 to 2 plants/ Sqm |
Seeds per gram | 1.000 |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | Alkaline |
Soil - Type | No preference, Poor, Potting mix |
Stratification | Best results |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Moderate |