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

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) — blooming from late spring to early autumn; can reach a height of up to 3 feet and is prized for its longer, image 50

Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — Known for their drought tolerance; ranging in height from 10 inches to 3 feet, they flourish in sunny, image 48

Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — Ideal for borders, herb gardens, and as aromatic ground covers, they attract pollinators and repel deer, image 51

Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — Ranging in height from 10 inches to 3 feet, they flourish in sunny sites with well-drained soil; space, image 47

Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — They typically flourish in full sunlight; ranging in pH from neutral to slightly alkaline.<br><br>One of, image 56

Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — with some cold-hardy varieties suitable for zone 4; more commonly referred to as Lavender, image 55

Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — Lavender plants are renowned for their hardiness and drought resistance; known for its exquisite purple, image 53

Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — making them an excellent choice for gardens in zones 5 to 9; commonly known as Lavender, image 54

Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — ranging in pH from neutral to slightly alkaline.<br><br>One of the popular varieties is Lavandula, image 59

Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — and prefer well-drained soil; ideal for borders, herb gardens, and as aromatic ground covers, they attract, image 58

Lavender Varieties (Lavandula Species) — requiring at least six hours of direct light daily; herb / perennial for full or half, image 57

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