Lavender- Lavandula angustifolia - €5 per plant 
€0.75 per plant for orders over 100 

Another fantastic herb bringing heavenly aroma to the garden. We have Lavender planted along paths and scattered in various places around the garden. We harvest the summer flowers for winter tea and normally witness a second flower in late autumn. The bees are very attracted to this plant and a range of insects make home and hunting ground in the dense heart of the mature plants. To order this plant please contact us [email protected].  

Context

  • native region: Europe - Mediterranean
  • native habitat: Dry grassy slopes amongst rocks, in exposed, usually parched, hot rocky situations often on calcareous soils
  • family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae

Predators

  • No experience of any pests or predators 

Needs, tolerances 

  • Light: Full sun
  • soil pH:  Acid-neutral -basic alkaline  (can grow in very alkaline soils)
  • USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9b
  • Prefers moist soil 
  • Drought tolerant 
  • Trim in spring, as previous autumn trimming can encourage new growth that will not be very cold-hardy
  • Succeeds in a hot dry position

Known hazards 


  • The volatile oil may rarely cause sensitization

Overview

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  • Evergreen Shrub growing to 1.2 m by 1 m.
  • In flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from Aug to October.
  • The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, lepidoptera.
  • Noted for attracting wildlife.
  • Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.
  • Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils.
  • Cannot grow in the shade.
  • Prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
  • The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Characteristics

  • form: Semi woody evergreen shrub 
  • layer :Shrub Layer
  • habit: Multi stemed ,vigorous growth 
  • height x width (m): 1.2 x 1.
  • years to bearing yield: 0 years  
  • productive life span: 10 years 

Products 

  • Leaf:A very common herb, the strongly aromatic leaves makes a good tea
  • Flower: The fresh flowers are crystallized or added to jams, ice-creams, vinegars etc as a flavouring.
  • Medicinal: Lavender is a commonly used household herb, though it is better known for its sweet-scented aroma than for its medicinal qualities. However, it is an important relaxing herb, having a soothing and relaxing affect upon the nervous system.
  • Essential oil from the flowers
  • A good dense ground cover plant for sunny positions
  • The plant can be grown as a low hedge

Functions, behaviours

  • wind dispersed seeds
  • easy to propagate from soft wood cuttings
  • The flowers are very attractive to bees and lepidoptera 
  • Lavender makes a good companion for most plants, growing especially well with cabbages.
If you would like this plant please send an email to [email protected] with your order. 
Balkan Ecology Project