English Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) is a perennial shrub in the Lamiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Lavandula angustifolia is a compact, aromatic, evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant purple-blue flower spikes and narrow, gray-green leaves.

English Lavender

English Lavender

Lavandula Angustifolia

Lavandula angustifolia is a compact, aromatic, evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant purple-blue flower spikes and narrow, gray-green leaves.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
5-9

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, hedge, border, groundcover, pollinator attractant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for English Lavender

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Lamiaceae
Genus:Lavandula