Lavender is the common name for the genus Lavandula which consists of 47 known species of flowering plants in the Lamiaceae (mint) family. It is native to Europe, northern Africa, the Mediterranean, and as far east as southern India.
Many species are grown for their essential oils, uses in potpourri and cosmetics, as ornamental plants, and as cultivated herbs.
Lavender plants are easy to grow for the home gardener and their highly aromatic flowers can be enjoyed indoors as well as out in the garden.
Down below you can find guides on growing and caring for lavender, companion planting, disease and pest problems, and propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore all of our tips and find out all you need to know to grow your own Lavandula today. Happy gardening!
Lavender is at its fragrant best when plants have ample, dense foliage and plenty of flowers. To keep them that way, regular pruning is needed, otherwise they can become leggy, overgrown, or woody, and flower production dwindles. We’ve got all the details on how to prune lavender for lush, showy plants in this guide.
A robust woody subshrub, lavender is loved for its easy cultivation, beautiful purple flowers, and intense, sweet fragrance. English varieties are best for cold winters, French and Spanish types are good in high humidity, and lavandins grow pretty much anywhere. Learn how to grow lavender in any climate in this guide.
Lavender is a versatile and beautiful herb that’s used extensively in the garden, in the kitchen, and for its fragrant dried flowers. Beloved by gardeners, propagation by seed is slow and unreliable – but stem cuttings give great results. Here’s all the info you need on how to grow lavender from cuttings.