Lavandula
Genus
Also called lavendels, Lavender
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Lavender is a woody perennial herb that can live for many years” — The Complete Guide to Lavender Growth Stages
“Lavender needs extremely well-drained, loose soil and full sunlight to thrive.” — Lavender Growing Stages & Growth Rates (Complete Guide)
“Greater availability of moisture (without making the soil soggy) ensures that your plant gets off to a rapid start.” — Lavender Growing Stages & Growth Rates (Complete Guide)
“Spacing 18″” — Lavender Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone 6bDE
“Start seeds indoors with reusable cell trays and humidity domes.” — Lavender Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone 6bDE
“Transplant after last frost when soil is reliably warm (55°F+).” — Lavender Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone 6bDE
“The reward: weeks (sometimes months) of continuous color.” — Lavender Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone 6bDE
“Watch for pests like spider mites that can affect young plants” — The Complete Guide to Lavender Growth Stages
Who grows this
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5 species
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 3 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian