Lavandula angustifolia

English Lavender

English lavender leads fragrance and cottage-garden searches in the UK, EU, and US — purple spikes, drought tolerance, and culinary/craft uses.

Easy curaFragrantDrought tolerantPollinator

Vedi galleria

Panoramica di cura

Luce

Full sun

Needs open sky; shade makes plants leggy and sparse.

Acqua

Low

Water to establish, then sparingly — hates wet feet.

Temperatura

Hardy

Many cultivars hardy to USDA ~5 with mulch protection.

Umidità

Low

Humid, rainy climates need gravel mulch and airflow.

Terreno

Sandy / alkaline

Lean, well-drained soil; amend clay with grit.

Sicura per gli animali

Mild risk

Essential oils are concentrated; plant material can upset pets.

Site
Choose the sunniest, driest spot. Raised beds help in wet UK/Pacific Northwest winters.
Watering
Overwatering is the main killer. Let soil dry between drinks.
Pruning
Shear spent spikes after bloom. Never cut into old woody stems with no green growth.
Winter
Avoid heavy wet mulch against crowns. In cold zones, protect from ice and windburn.