height | 2–3ft | |
width | 2–3ft | |
tolerates | Cold, Drought, Deer , Gophers, Heat, Pots, Neglect, Wind | |
water needs |
Low | |
water info |
Aromatic oils from this plant are used in a myriad of ways including lavender teas, candles, and soaps. It is also used in medicine where it relieves anxiety and depression, and also is thought to help with digestion (see link below). You can try lavender flavored ice cream, and it even has a color named after it! The historic use of this plant is right there in the genus name of lavender, from the latin word lavre or to wash, a hold over from the Roman Empire when lavender was used as a perfumy bath additive. Even more interesting, Egyptians used lavender during mummification to keep their pharos smelling fresh in the afterlife. |
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hardy to |
-10F | |
exposure | Part Shade – Full Sun | |
indoor outdoor |
Outdoor | |
drainage | In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil | |
fertilizing | All Purpose | |
origin | Hybrid, Mediterranean | |
california native |
No | |
sunset zones |
4–24 |
Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.
Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams,
but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.
Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.