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Lavandula x intermedia

Lavender, Lavandula

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Common names

5 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Lavandula
  • Lavender
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Hybridelavendel
  • Lavandin
French
  • Lavande
Sources & name notes

Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

General information

Scientific name: Lavandula x intermedia
Accepted name (Kew): Lavandula × intermedia View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.

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Botanical family: Lamiaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Lavandula (WCVP v16).

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Also known as: Lavender, Lavandula

Plant characteristics

Layer: Shrub
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 0.61–0.91 m

NC State landscape size range; converted from feet and inches. Size varies with site, age and management.

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Spread: 0.61–0.91 m

NC State landscape size range; converted from feet and inches. Size varies with site, age and management.

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Growth rate: Slow
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Foliage: Semi-evergreen
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Growth habit: Broad, Mounding, Rounded

Whole-plant habit and form as described by NC State.

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Life cycle: Perennial
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Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

USDA zones listed by NC State; winter survival does not establish reliable cropping.

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Soil moisture:
Well-drained, Occasionally Dry

Moisture and drainage conditions listed by NC State.

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Soil:
Clay, Loam (Silt), Sand
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pH:
Alkaline (>8.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0)
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Light:
Full sun
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Uses

Functions:
Oil, Insecticide, Essential oil, Incense, Hedge

Description

Lavandula × intermedia is an aromatic perennial lavender hybrid cultivated for its fragrant flowers; foliage persistence depends on growing conditions. Herbal or essential-oil products are not established snakebite antidotes and must not delay emergency medical care.

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Harvest

Harvest starts: 15/07
Harvest ends: 15/08

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

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  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Lavandula × intermedia Emeric ex Loisel., name ID 109030, row 1039277
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1039173; name ID 108966; Lavandula L.. Family column.

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. Catalogue of Life Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Lavandula × intermedia

    Taxonomic data from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20.

    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 2275292, ID 6P487: Lavandula × intermedia Emeric ex Loisel. (accepted).

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  3. NC State Extension, North Carolina State University Lavandula x intermedia (Hybrid Lavender, Lavandin) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
    Relevant sections
    • Description: Description; Whole Plant Traits; Edibility; Poison Symptoms and Toxic Principle, where applicable
    • Height: Dimensions > Height; Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
    • Spread: Dimensions > Width; Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Growth habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Light: Light
    • Soil moisture: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • USDA hardiness: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

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  4. World Health Organization Snakebite envenoming: Treatment
    Supports: Description
    Relevant sections
    • Description: Treatment guidance; avoidance of traditional remedies and prompt medical care

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