{"product_id":"lavender","title":"Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlant Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a timeless, richly fragrant herb known for its silvery-green foliage and slender spikes of purple flowers. Grown in a healthy 4-inch nursery pot, this classic Mediterranean perennial brings both beauty and calming aromatic appeal to sunny gardens, patios, and containers throughout the Vancouver region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFeature Highlights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy Nursery Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-Inch Pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBotanical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender belongs to the Lamiaceae, or mint, family and is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows on dry, sunny, rocky hillsides. Lavandula angustifolia, commonly called English Lavender despite its Mediterranean origins, is prized for having a sweeter, less camphorous fragrance than some other lavender species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender delivers one of the most recognizable and beloved fragrances in the plant world, released generously whenever the foliage is brushed or the flowers open. Beyond its scent, this hardy perennial rewards minimal care with reliable summer blooms and attracts pollinators to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish Lavender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMediterranean Basin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoody herbaceous perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePot Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-inch nursery pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounding, shrubby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLeaf Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilvery green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBloom Season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer (June-August)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen \/ Deciduous\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen (semi-woody)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIndoor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended long-term\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutdoor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePet Safe\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMildly toxic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eToxicity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMildly toxic to cats, dogs, and horses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDifficulty Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow, drought tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight Needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow, prefers drier air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy outdoors within zone range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining, slightly alkaline, sandy\/gravelly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; light compost in spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftwood cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpected Lifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeveral years as a returning perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarrow, silvery-green leaves grow along woody stems, topped in summer by slender flower spikes covered in small, tightly clustered purple blooms. The whole plant has a naturally tidy, mounding form that works well in both formal and cottage-style gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender needs full sun, ideally six or more hours of direct light daily, to produce its best fragrance, flowering, and compact growth habit. Insufficient light leads to leggy, sparse plants with fewer blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow soil to dry out between waterings; lavender is highly drought tolerant once established and is much more likely to suffer from overwatering than from missing a watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant prefers drier air and can struggle with the combination of high humidity and poor air circulation, which increases the risk of fungal issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavandula angustifolia is a cold-hardy perennial well suited to Canadian winters within its hardiness range, tolerating both summer heat and winter cold as long as drainage is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a very well-draining, slightly alkaline soil; sandy or gravelly mixes suit lavender particularly well, since it is highly sensitive to waterlogged roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender generally needs little to no fertilizer and can actually produce weaker, floppier growth if overfed; a light application of compost in spring is usually sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepot container-grown lavender every two to three years into a slightly larger pot with excellent drainage, ideally in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact, tidy shape, and avoid cutting back hard into old, woody growth, which lavender does not reliably regenerate from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender propagates well from softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer, rooted in a well-draining, sandy mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a moderately fast-growing perennial that fills out over its first two to three seasons before reaching a stable mature size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature English Lavender typically reaches 45 to 60 centimetres in height and spread, forming a rounded, shrubby mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIndoor Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender is fundamentally an outdoor, full-sun plant and does not thrive as a long-term houseplant; if grown indoors temporarily, place it in the brightest possible window and expect leggier growth than an outdoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOutdoor Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender is an excellent choice for sunny gardens, borders, and containers throughout the Vancouver area, where its cold hardiness and drought tolerance make it a genuinely low-maintenance perennial once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowering Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlender spikes of small purple flowers appear in summer, typically peaking from June through August, and are a valuable nectar source for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEdible Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCulinary-grade lavender, including Lavandula angustifolia, is used in cooking and baking to add a delicate floral note to shortbread, teas, and other dishes, though it should be used sparingly, as its flavour is potent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFragrance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender is grown first and foremost for its calming, unmistakable fragrance, released by both the flowers and the foliage, and widely used in sachets, essential oils, and aromatherapy products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePet Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender is considered mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to the presence of linalool and linalyl acetate, which can cause stomach upset if ingested in large quantities, though the risk from casual contact or brushing past the plant is low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoot rot from poor drainage or overwatering is the most common issue. Leggy, sparse growth typically points to insufficient sun or overly rich soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePest Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender is relatively pest-resistant and is even known to help deter some garden pests, though occasional issues with spittlebugs or aphids can occur and are usually minor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant lavender along garden borders, in herb gardens, or in containers near seating areas where its fragrance can be enjoyed, and pair it with other Mediterranean plants like rosemary and olive for a cohesive, drought-tolerant planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunny gardens, pollinator plantings, and anyone browsing our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herbs\"\u003eherbs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-plants\"\u003eoutdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e collections for a fragrant, low-maintenance perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, apply a light top-dressing of compost and prune away any winter-damaged growth. In summer, enjoy the blooms and prune lightly after flowering. In fall and winter, allow the plant to go dormant with minimal watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs lavender easy to grow in Vancouver?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, given full sun and well-draining soil, English Lavender is well suited to the local climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs lavender safe for pets?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is considered mildly toxic to cats and dogs if ingested in quantity, so some caution is warranted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much sun does lavender need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, ideally six or more hours of direct light daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow lavender indoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is best suited to outdoor growing; indoor conditions rarely provide enough light for it to thrive long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I water lavender?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sparingly; allow soil to dry out between waterings once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I cook with this lavender?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Lavandula angustifolia is considered culinary-grade and can be used sparingly in cooking and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I propagate lavender?\u003c\/strong\u003e From softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does lavender get?\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 45 to 60 centimetres in height and spread at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my lavender getting leggy?\u003c\/strong\u003e Insufficient sun or overly rich soil are the most common causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes lavender need fertilizer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little; overfeeding can actually weaken its growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Lavender plant we sell is nursery-grown and inspected before shipping so it arrives healthy and ready to establish in your garden. 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