Lavandula angustifolia

Lamiaceae

English Lavender

Interestingly enough, English lavender is actually native to the Mediterranean. It is an evergreen plant which grows to a height of 1.5 metre with a spread of 1 metre. The leaves are greyish green and linear. The flowers are purple.

Uses

The flowers and leaves of this species can be collected and used for pot pourris.

Culture

English Lavender does well in reasonably dry, well drained soil in an open and sunny position. It is drought and frost resistant. It can be grown from seed, or propagated by division. Shear new growth frequently to keep the plant compact, but be careful not to cut into the old, woody stems.

Propagation

Stem Cuttings

Cultivars

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Plant Health

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More info

Book: ‘Herb Gardens’ by The Royal Horticultural Society is available through http://www.acsgarden.com/shop/ Video: ‘Herb Identification: Getting to Know’ produced by Australian Correspondence Schools is available through http://www.acsgarden.com/shop/ Courses on Herbs are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort

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