Scientific Name
Lavandula angustifolia
Common Name
Lavender

Characteristics

Season
summer
Height
24-36 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Flower Color
lavender
Soil
well drained, alkaline soil
Exposure
full sun
Propagation
stem cuttings in summer, seed, division
North Carolina Regions
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Comments
Lavender is a well loved perennial which is at times difficult to grow in N. C. It requires perfectly drained soil and full sun, and will die out in heavy clays. The flowers can be dried and used in potpourris. Cut back yearly.
Origin
Mediterranean region

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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