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Lavandula

LavenderShrub

Introduction to the Lavender Plant The lavender plant is a well-known aromatic flowering plant valued for its fragrant flowers, silvery-green foliage, and adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. Belonging to the genus Lavandula within the Lamiaceae family, lavender includes several species and cultivars cultivated for ornamental, traditional, and practical purposes. Lavender plants are […]

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusLavandula
NativeAfrica
LifespanPerennial

About Lavandula

Introduction to the Lavender Plant The lavender plant is a well-known aromatic flowering plant valued for its fragrant flowers, silvery-green foliage, and adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. Belonging to the genus Lavandula within the Lamiaceae family, lavender includes several species and cultivars cultivated for ornamental, traditional, and practical purposes. Lavender plants are […]

Common Names

EnglishLavender

Native Range

Africa is listed as part of the native range.

Native to Africa, Europe.

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Key Features

  • Tagged as Shrub
  • Tagged as Perennial
  • Tagged as Evergreen

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Introduction to the Lavender Plant The lavender plant is a well-known aromatic flowering plant valued for its fragrant flowers, silvery-green foliage, and adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. Belonging to the genus Lavandula within the Lamiaceae family, lavender includes several species and cultivars cultivated for ornamental, traditional, and practical purposes. Lavender plants are […]

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