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Lavandula angustifolia Lavender, English Lavender

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Release Date: 11/5/2023

Reviewed At: 10/26/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp337-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an overview of Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English lavender. It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its gray foliage, purple flowers, and growth habits. The plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5B through 8 and prefers sunny locations with dry, somewhat infertile soil. The document highlights the plant’s uses in landscaping and its significance in the production of lavender oil for perfumes and cosmetics. Additionally, it mentions various cultivars and their specific features, as well as care tips for optimal growth and maintenance. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS-337, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.