Plant Details

Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender, Lavandula

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General Information

Scientific name: Lavandula angustifolia
Also known as: Lavender, Lavandula

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 1.20 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-8
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Condiment, Tea
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Oil, Insecticide, Essential oil, Incense, Hedge

Description

Lavender is a commonly used herb in households, well known for its delightful scent, but it also has medicinal properties. This herb is known for its calming effects on the nervous system and is often used for relaxation. The dried flowers can be used in tinctures, or the essential oil can be extracted and applied to the skin as an antiseptic for wound healing. The essential oil of lavender is milder than most other oils and can be safely applied to the skin. It has antiseptic, calming, and tonic properties and is also used in aromatherapy. Lavender is effective in treating various ailments such as headaches, burns, insect bites, and is a useful addition to bathwater. It is known for its powerful antiseptic action against various bacteria and can even be used as an antidote for snake bites. Lavender oil is approved for use in herbal medicine, particularly for improving appetite, according to the German Commission E monographs.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/07
End of Harvest: 15/08