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Lavender Varieties

Lavandula Species

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Overview

Lavandula, commonly known as Lavender, boasts a diverse range of varieties featuring fragrant foliage and bloom spikes. Ranging in height from 10 inches to 3 feet, they flourish in sunny sites with well-drained soil. Known for their drought tolerance, Lavenders adorn landscapes with shades of purple, blue, and white, blooming from late spring to early autumn. Ideal for borders, herb gardens, and as aromatic ground covers, they attract pollinators and repel deer.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 5–10Climate Mediterranean
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — commonly known as Lavender
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — blooming from late spring to early autumnLavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — Lavenders adorn landscapes with shades of purpleLavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — Known for their drought toleranceLavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — commonly known as LavenderLavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — boasts a diverse range of varieties featuring fragrant foliage and bloom spikesLavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — more commonly referred to as Lavender+52

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — Ranging in height from 10 inches to 3 feet, they flourish in sunny sites with well-drained soil
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — blooming from late spring to early autumn
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — Lavenders adorn landscapes with shades of purple
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — Known for their drought tolerance
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — commonly known as Lavender
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — boasts a diverse range of varieties featuring fragrant foliage and bloom spikes
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — more commonly referred to as Lavender
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — Lavender plants are renowned for their hardiness and drought resistance
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — Ideal for borders, herb gardens, and as aromatic ground covers, they attract pollinators and repel deer
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — making them an excellent choice for gardens in zones 5 to 9
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — with some cold-hardy varieties suitable for zone 4
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — They typically flourish in full sunlight
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — requiring at least six hours of direct light daily
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — and prefer well-drained soil
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — ranging in pH from neutral to slightly alkaline.<br><br>One of the popular varieties is Lavandula angustifolia
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — can reach a height of up to 3 feet and is prized for its longer blooming season and robust scent
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — known for its exquisite purple flowers and sweet aroma
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — contributing to the overall health and vibrancy of the landscape
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — Space plants approximately 2 to 3 feet apart to ensure ample air circulation
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — blue and lavender and violet flowers in the garden
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — herb / perennial with blue and lavender and violet blooms
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — herb / perennial for full or half
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — commonly known as Lavender; known for their drought tolerance
Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — Known for their drought tolerance; ranging in height from 10 inches to 3 feet, they flourish in sunny sites with

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