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English lavender

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), with its aromatic leaves and sweetly fragrant flower spikes, is often considered an herb. But it is actually an herbaceous perennial with a semi-woody growth habit. It’s often grown to dry its leaves and flowers to make sachets and potpourri, and for its oils used in sleep aromatherapy. It is also an attractive garden plant with vibrant purple flowers appearing in late spring to early summer.
Description from thespruce.com

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English lavender

English lavender fast facts

Scientific Name

Lavendula angustifolia

Family

Lamiaceae

Garden Type

Container Appropriate, Anywhere

Wildlife

Bees, Butterflies

Native Plant Region

No

Light needs

Filtered, Full Sun

Water Needs

Dry

Plant Type

Evergreen, Flowering, Perennial

Bloom Color(s)

Purple

Height

0 – 2 feet

Width

2 – 5 feet

Months in Bloom

May, June, July

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
English lavender

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