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Lavandula angustifolia

Species

Also called English lavender, lavender plant, true lavender plant, garden lavender plant, narrow-leaved lavender plant, Mariflor

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Lavandula angustifolia
Photo: Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typeherb

from Lavandula · “Lavender is a woody perennial herb that can live for many years” — The Complete Guide to Lavender Growth Stages

Lightfull sunlight

from Lavandula · “Lavender needs extremely well-drained, loose soil and full sunlight to thrive.” — Lavender Growing Stages & Growth Rates (Complete Guide)

Waterduring juvenile stage, more moisture

from Lavandula · “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)

Hardiness zones5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b

“USDA Zones 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b” — Lavender: How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Lavender Flowers | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Propagationseed, cutting, division

from Lavandula · “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

Transplantwhen soil is reliably warm (55°F+)

from Lavandula · “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

Ready whenYellowing leaves

“Yellowing leaves are often a sign of overwatering.” — Lavender: How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Lavender Flowers | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Pestsspider mites

from Lavandula · “Watch for pests like spider mites that can affect young plants” — The Complete Guide to Lavender Growth Stages

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