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Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

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Common names

20 names

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

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

English
  • Common Lavender[1][2]
  • English Lavender[1][2]
  • Lavandula
  • Lavender[1]
  • Narrow-Leaved Lavender[1]
Dutch
  • Echte lavendel[2]
  • Gewone lavendel[2]
  • Smalbladige lavendel[2]
  • Spijklavendel
French
  • Lavande
  • Lavande officinale[2]
  • Lavande vraie[2]
  • Lavande à feuilles étroites[2]
German
  • Echter Lavendel[2]
Italian
  • Lavanda a foglie strette[2]
  • Lavanda officinale[2]
  • Lavanda vera[2]
Portuguese
  • Alfazema[2]
  • Lavanda-inglesa[2]
Spanish

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Lavandula angustifolia — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Lavender — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • Common Lavender — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • English Lavender — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • Narrow-Leaved Lavender — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Lavandula angustifolia.
[2] Lavandula angustifolia — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Echte lavendel — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 133395; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • Gewone lavendel — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 133395; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • Common Lavender — results[0].names[0]; taxon id 133395; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • Echter Lavendel — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 133395; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • English Lavender — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 133395; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • Lavanda — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 133395; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • Lavande officinale — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 133395; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • Lavande vraie — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 133395; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • Lavande à feuilles étroites — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 133395; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • Lavanda a foglie strette — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 133395; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • Lavanda officinale — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 133395; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • Lavanda vera — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 133395; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • Smalbladige lavendel — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 133395; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • Alfazema — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 133395; Lavandula angustifolia.
  • Lavanda-inglesa — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 133395; Lavandula angustifolia.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Botanical family
Lamiaceae

Genus-level classification for Lavandula; this does not confirm the complete catalogue name.

Sources [1]
Taxonomy
NC State Extension publishes a profile under Lavandula angustifolia.

Profile-name match; no accepted-name status is asserted.

Sources [2]
Mature height
0.3–0.61 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Mature spread
0.61–0.91 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Broad; Mounding; Multi-stemmed; Rounded

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Broadleaf Evergreen

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Loam (Silt); Sand; Shallow Rocky

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

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Flowering season
Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

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Native range
Mediterranean region France, Italy, Spain

NC State Extension profile. Origin reported by the source; this is not a claim of local nativeness.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value Unknown
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Complete plant information

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Structure

Vegetation layer
Shrub
Size
Small
Dimensions
1.20 m high × 1.00 m wide
Growth rate
Slow
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Evergreen

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
5-8
Moisture
Well-drained, Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Leaves, Flowers, Seasoning, Tea
Functions
Oil, Insecticide, Essential oil, Incense, Hedge
Edibility
2 out of 5
Medicinal value
3 out of 5

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.

Sources and references

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

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Lavandula — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: Botanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 3540664; ID 8VYR8; rank genus; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Lavandula angustifolia — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: TaxonomyMature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonNative rangeReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: Main botanical heading (h1)
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Native range: Country Or Region Of Origin
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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