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.
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Luz
Full sun
Needs open sky; shade makes plants leggy and sparse.
Água
Low
Water to establish, then sparingly — hates wet feet.
Temperatura
Hardy
Many cultivars hardy to USDA ~5 with mulch protection.
Umidade
Low
Humid, rainy climates need gravel mulch and airflow.
Solo
Sandy / alkaline
Lean, well-drained soil; amend clay with grit.
Seguro para pets
Mild risk
Essential oils are concentrated; plant material can upset pets.
Instruções detalhadas de cuidados
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.
