English Lavender

Plant Profile

English Lavender

About

  • Botanical Name: Lavandula
  • Common Name: English Lavender
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Germination: 14 to 30 days
  • Hardiness: Heat Tolerant
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Medicinal: Yes
  • Maturity: Year 2
  • Plant Food: FoxFarm Big Bloom for Organic Gardening
  • Seed Depth: 1/8 inch
  • Size: Height 18 to 24 inches

Recipes

Usage Tips

Health Benefits

Results of a Japanese study confirmed lavenders ability to create feelings of relaxation.
Lavender flowers were formerly used for their curative virtues in all disorders of the head and nerves.
An oil, prepared by infusing the crushed lavender flowers in olive oil, is recommended for anointing palsied limbs.
A tea made with hot water and lavender tops will relieve the headache that comes from fatigue.
One teaspoon per day of pure lavender water may help relieve eczema.
The scent of lavender will keep away flies, fleas, and moths1.