âś… Do:
Plant in full sun to maximize flowering and fragrance.
Use as hedge, border, or container plant.
Prune annually to prevent woodiness and encourage new growth.
Mulch lightly to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
❌ Don’t:
Don’t overwater — lavender is very sensitive to waterlogging.
Don’t plant in full shade — it will flower poorly.
Don’t leave old woody stems unpruned — reduces flowering.
Don’t fertilize heavily with nitrogen — leads to more foliage, fewer flowers.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
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Plant Details & Care
Growth Category
Moderate
Temperature Range
10 – 28°C °C
Light Requirement
Full sun
Agro Ecology
Semi-arid to sub-humid
Watering Frequency
Once every 7–10 days; drought-tolerant once established
Once every 7–10 days; drought-tolerant once established
Region
Ethiopian Highlands; gardens, terraces, and borders
Behavior
Evergreen shrub with narrow gray-green leaves.
Produces spikes of fragrant purple flowers in summer.
Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators.
Can be used as hedge, border plant, or in pots.
Very drought-tolerant once established; prefers well-drained soil.
Produces spikes of fragrant purple flowers in summer.
Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators.
Can be used as hedge, border plant, or in pots.
Very drought-tolerant once established; prefers well-drained soil.
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Treatment
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Treatment