Lavandula Vera
Botanical name
Lavandula angustifolia
Other names
English lavender, Lavandula vera, Lavandula officinalis, Old English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia ‘Vera’, Lavandula ‘Vera’
Genus
Lavandula
Species
L. angustifolia – L. angustifolia is a bushy, compact evergreen shrub with narrow, grey-green leaves. In summer it bears spikes of fragrant, deep blue-purple flowers.
Native to
Southern Europe
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
The flowers are highly scented. Good for drying.
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming
Flower
Blue, Grey in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leafhoppers
Specific diseases
Grey mould
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.8m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flavouring food and drinks, Garden edging, Gravel, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Does best in a sheltered position.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
