English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
- Native to:
- France, Italy, Spain
JLPC
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Lavandula
- Species:
- Lavandula angustifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- LAAN81
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, lavender, blue, pink, white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
orange tortrix moth (Argyrotaenia citrana), Virginia Tiger Moth (Spilosoma virginica)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Brown-belted bumble (Bombus griseocollis), Central bumble bee (Bombus centralis), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Fuzzy-horned bumble bee (Bombus mixtus), Hunt's bumble bee (Bombus huntii), Obscure bumble bee (Bombus caliginosus), Two-spotted bumble bee (Bombus bimaculatus), Western bumble bee (Bombus occidentalis), ⚠️Western honey bee (Apis mellifera), Yellow head bumble bee (Bombus flavifrons), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii) Butterflies:Small White (Pieris rapae)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, sandy, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean, prefers rocky soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 21–30 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover. Germination can be slow and erratic.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. If no germination in 3 months, try 4C 1-2 months, then 20C again.