Lavender thrives in well-drained, sandy, or gravelly soil (even caliche). For ground planting, amend clay/heavy soil with sand or gravel to enhance drainage. For container gardening, select a potting …

Jan 5, 2021 · Commercially, the plant is grown mainly for the production of lavender essential oil of lavender. English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) yields an oil with sweet overtones, and can be …

Lavender can be planted from spring through fall in Colorado. Research conducted by New Mexico State University Sustainable Agriculture Science Center in Alcalde, NM has shown that fall-planted …

Lavender photos courtesy of Gail Hermenau. This information is brought to you by the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, a service of the UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources …

P R O P A G A T I N G ed by cutings, layering, and seed. The best technique to use is dependent upo the variety and the time of year. Most lavender varieties can be propagated f om cutings or layering …

English Lavender (L. angustifolia) Winter hardy zone 5-9 Tolerates cooler weather; doesn’t tolerate extreme heat Compact evergreen shrub – silver narrow leaf Blooms early to mid-summer

Lavender (botanical name Lavandula) is a hardy, aromatic small shrub native to the mountainous regions of the Western Mediterranean. Lavender is extensively grown for perfume, for herbal use, …