{"product_id":"english-lavender-lavandula-angustifolia","title":"English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolio\u003c\/em\u003e commonly called English Lavender\u003c\/span\u003e, is a perennial flowering and aromatic evergreen shrub belonging to Lamiaceae (Mint) family. Native to Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa it grows on dry grassy slopes amongst rocks, in exposed, usually parched, hot rocky areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEnglish Lavender is a compact bushy shrub that is dense and woody at the base with narrow silvery-green leaves and long upright spikes with purple flowers. The leaves and flowers are highly aromatic. \u003cspan\u003eThey have deep roots and are extremely drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e also known as \u003cem\u003eLavandula officinale\u003c\/em\u003e is the species that is of most medicinal value.  Lavender has relaxing properties and a soothing effect on the nervous system. Lavender is best harvested in mid to late summer when the flowers are in full bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"ProductInfo-template--28180964278603__main\"\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jxgls3\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia. L. officinale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: English \u003cspan\u003eLavender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardy perennial evergreen shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e: up to 1.2 m\u003cbr data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun. Thrives in sunny exposed areas. Tolerates maritime exposure.\u003cbr data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideally well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil. pH \u003cspan\u003eneutral to alkaline. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and mildly alkaline soils and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils. When Lavender grows in rich soil, it produces more foliage and less essential oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e:  July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October.\u003cbr data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: draws bees, butterflies and moths to the garden. It is a good companion plant for many species due to its pest-repellent properties, making it beneficial in organic gardening:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grown in organic compost from seed in Ireland. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"ProductInfo-template--28180964278603__main\"\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"udmg9d\" data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1g6rypt\" data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003ePlant out is spring after the last frost or early autumn to allow time to establish before the frost, in a sunny, warm position. Will tolerate salt-wind exposure. If it doesn't rain water moderately while the plant is establishing. After about 2 weeks no watering should be required. It is very drought tolerant.  Lavender is a moderate grower, typically reaching maturity within 2 to 3 years and  is not a very long-lived plant, is best replaced every 10 years. Any trimming or pruning is best done in spring and not in the autumn since this can encourage new growth that is not very cold-hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Herbstore \u0026 Herbalist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58677499330891,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/4151\/9435\/files\/Lavender_plant.jpg?v=1790935145","url":"https:\/\/herbstoreandherbalist.com\/products\/english-lavender-lavandula-angustifolia","provider":"Herbstore \u0026 Herbalist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}