Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Lavandula

Species:

Lavandula ×intermedia

USDA Symbol:

LAIN12

Growth Characteristics

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

purple, lavender, violet

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Prefers rocky or gravelly soils typical of Mediterranean regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 21–30 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Requires light for germination; seeds should be surface-sown and not covered. Germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI