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Blooming lavender with purple-blue flowers in summer sunlightShrubs

Lavandula angustifolia

English Lavender

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Lavender is a beloved herb with aromatic silver-green foliage and purple-blue flower spikes. This evergreen plant blooms profusely from June to August and is remarkably drought-tolerant, attracting butterflies and bees to the garden.

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Characteristics

Sun
Full sun
Water
Low
Height
30–60 cm
Spread
30–45 cm
Hardiness zone
5–9
Family
Lamiaceae
Evergreen
Yes
Flower colors
purple, blue
Wildlife value
bees, butterflies

Bloom period

Jan
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Care guide

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Water sparingly — lavender dislikes wet feet. Apply a light lime dressing in spring. Protect young plants during their first winter with a layer of mulch.

Pruning tips

Prune immediately after flowering in August by cutting back the flower stems and the top third of the foliage. Never cut into old wood — it will not regrow. A second light trim in spring keeps the plant compact.

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