{"title":"Lavandula","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLavandula\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003elavender\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a genus of 40 wild species plus a dozen or more hybrids and hundreds of named cultivars that are mint relatives. Lavender's claim to fame is the intoxicating aroma of the leaves and flower buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses for Lavender Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlants in the genus Lavandula are distributed natively from southern Europe into Africa and east from the Arabian peninsula all the way to India, but it is cultivated by humans all over the world. One whiff of the essential oils of a lavender plant (called lavandulin) and you will understand why. The odor is pleasant, relaxing, and is known to cure headaches and repel mosquitos. In addition, lavender oil is anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. Because of this, oil of lavender can be found in thousands of products from soaps to perfumes, skin creams, potpourri, air fresheners, aromatherapy pillows, sachets and a myriad of other scented goodies. Lavender oil is also added to syrup, cheese, milk, baked goods, tea, desserts and is a component of the \"herbes de Provence\" herb blend used in gourmet cooking. Humans have been cultivating lavender since Roman times for this essential oil. Although all lavandula species are pleasantly fragrant, it is English lavender, \u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, that is considered to have the best scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLavender also refers to a color...a pale blue-purple shade modeled after the color of lavandula flowers. Like the scent, the color is associated with relaxation and is very popular in clothing, interior decorating, and paints\/dyes. It is worth noting, though, that some lavandula flowers deviate from this hue and can be pink, blue, purple or white.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf that weren't enough, lavandula has one other trick up its sleeve. It is a fantastic ornamental plant. In addition to its wonderful scent and colorful flowers, lavandula plants feature attractive silvery leaves (due to the fine hairs that contain the essential oils) and are drought-tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTypes of Lavender Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral popular types of Lavandula for gardens are:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Lavandula stoechas - Anouk Spanish Lavender\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/lavandula-stoechas-anouk-pp-16685\"\u003eSpanish Lavender\u003c\/a\u003e (Lavandula stoechas, L. lanata, or L. dentata)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFrench Lavender (L. stoechas or L. dentata)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Lavandula Phenomenal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/lavandula-intermedia-phenomenal-pp-24193\"\u003eDutch Lavender\u003c\/a\u003e (Lavandula x intermedia, a cross between L. angustifolia and L. latifolia)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePortuguese Lavender (Lavandula latifolia) whose scent is a little more camphor-like or turpentine-like than English lavender.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, these common terms are imprecise and overlapping so the educated \"lavandulist\" should use the scientific names.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eLavender Plant Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLavender prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil that is neutral or alkaline. Water retaining soils tend to promote root rot and even thick layers of mulch around the base of the plants can cause rot. It works great in xeric gardens, on slopes, and in rocky soils and rock gardens. Lavender flowers are small but are produced in dense clusters (inflorescences) on the tips of the flower stalk. Not only are these flowers beautiful, but they \u003ca title=\"Butterfly Attracting Plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/butterfly-garden-plants-flowers-that-attract-butterflies\"\u003eattract bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e. Try pairing lavender with other fragrant plants like \u003ca title=\"Aloysia - Tree Verbena\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/aloysia\"\u003eAloysia\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Buddleia - Butterfly Bush\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/buddleia-butterfly-bush-buddleja-dwarf-miniature\"\u003eBuddleia\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Dianthus - Hardy Pink, Sweet William, Carnation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/perennial-dianthus-plants-pinks-sweet-william-carnations\"\u003eDianthus \u003c\/a\u003eor other silver-leaved or dark-leaved plants like \u003ca title=\"Achillea - Yarrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/achillea\"\u003eAchillea\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Agave - Century Plant\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/agave\"\u003eAgave\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Cynara - Cardoon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/cynara-cardoon\"\u003eCynara\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Dicliptera - Hummingbird Plant\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/dicliptera\"\u003eDicliptera\u003c\/a\u003e, Glaucium, Othonna, \u003ca title=\"Canna Lily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/canna-bulbs-for-sale-canna-lilies-plants\"\u003eCanna\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Colocasia - Elephant Ears\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/colocasia-elephant-ear-bulb\"\u003eColocasia\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Dahlia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/dahlia\"\u003eDahlia\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Euphorbia - Spurge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/euphorbia\"\u003eEuphorbia \u003c\/a\u003eor \u003ca title=\"Sedum - Stonecrop\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/sedum\"\u003eSedum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cem\u003eLavandula\u003c\/em\u003e is derived from the Latin word \"lavar\" for \"to wash\" because in the days before showers and commercial soaps, people anointed their bodies with lavender oil to clean themselves and to smell fresh. When you are ready to buy lavandula for your garden, check out our online list of lavandula for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lavandula-intermedia-phenomenal-pp-24193","title":"Lavandula intermedia Phenomenal PP 24193","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Lavandula 'Niko') Lavandula 'Phenomenal' is a 2012 introduction from our friends at Peace Tree Farms that began its life as an exceptional sport (originally reported to us as a seedling) from Lavandula 'Grosso'. Reviews from around the country have called this the best lavender ever produced. In our trials, 'Phenomenal' lavender has withstood heat and humidity better than any other Lavandula x intermedia we've trialed. That said, wet soils in the heat of summer are still deadly. Lavandula 'Phenomenal' also has great winter survivability in cold climates without the winter dieback problems of other lavender clones. For us, Lavandula 'Phenomenal' makes a 30\" tall x 3' wide clump of symmetrically arranged stems, clothed in fragrant silver foliage. The clumps are topped in midsummer with 5\" spikes of lavender flowers, giving the clump a 5' wide spread...simply delightful!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027224005,"sku":"6216","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Lavandula-intermedia-Phenomenal-PP-24193.i-6216.s-63416.r-1_992c178a-0c1c-4f42-8c1a-15597311c6a0.jpg?v=1789493661"},{"product_id":"lavandula-stoechas-javelin-forte-deep-purple-pp-27493","title":"Lavandula stoechas Javelin Forte Deep Purple PP 27493","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Lavandula LABZ0004) We've trialed quite a few supposedly improved selections of the Spanish Lavander, Lavandula stoechas, but most die, even during mild winters. We are thrilled beyond words to discover a dramatically improved Syngenta-bred selection, Lavandula 'Javelin Forte Deep Purple' that sailed through 11 degrees F. in 2023. This 2' tall x 3' wide evergreen clump of fragrant silver foliage, is topped, starting for us in late April with a superb show of dark purple flowers. As with all lavenders, great drainage is a key to success.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41463542054999,"sku":"18299","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Lavandula-stoechas-Javelin-Forte-Deep-Purple-PP-27493.i-18299.s-67937.r-1_2f0d61ec-a1a1-4185-914e-b5621c9f7f05.jpg?v=1790968370"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Lavandula-x-intermedia-Bridget-Chloe-1900x350.jpg?v=1685978697","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/lavandula.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}