Cookies
Necessary cookies keep the site working. Without consent we only count visits anonymously, without cookies. With your consent we also use analytics (how the site is used) and advertising cookies (Google ad measurement). You can change your choice at any time in the footer. Privacy policy
All 12 products · Brick Premium
Go to the shopHerb · Lamiaceae familyornamental and medicinal · also in Medicinal herbs
Lavandula angustifolia
Where to plant and how much to water
It grows best in full sun, in dry to average soil.
How much space it takes
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Plant 38 cm apart.
How to plant: singly, 90 cm apart
Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
June–August · purple, white, pink or blue
container plant: April–May
deadhead spent flowers (June–August); prune after flowering (August)
June–July
What to plant now (April) full list in April (324) →What to plant now (May) full list in May (186) →
Feeding
Pruning
Months apply to Central Europe.
Pests and diseases
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
Shiny purple-green beetles (6–7 mm) and larvae eat leaves and flowers; leaves are reduced to short stumps.
Shiny purple-green beetles (6–7 mm) and larvae eat leaves and flowers; leaves are reduced to short stumps.
White frothy clusters on stems, with a small pale nymph inside.
White frothy clusters on stems, with a small pale nymph inside.
Fuzzy grey-brown mould on dying buds, leaves, flowers and fruit.
Fuzzy grey-brown mould on dying buds, leaves, flowers and fruit.
Rotting roots, white mycelium under the bark, black bootlaces (rhizomorphs) in the soil, sudden death; mushrooms in autumn.
Rotting roots, white mycelium under the bark, black bootlaces (rhizomorphs) in the soil, sudden death; mushrooms in autumn.
What to combine it with
Click a combination — the Studio opens a new raised bed with it already planted.
Frequently asked
In June–August; the flowers are purple, white, pink or blue.
In June–July.
No, it needs full sun.
At maturity 0.3–0.9 m wide and 0.45–0.9 m tall; recommended spacing 38 cm.
Healthy plants usually tolerate it, so the beetle can be tolerated; encourage birds, frogs and ground beetles. Pick off beetles and larvae by hand or shake them onto newspaper.
Apart from the froth it does little harm and is part of biodiversity. The froth can be rinsed off; action is usually not needed.
Similar plants
Preparation and use · English lavender
According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
part: flower
For: mild symptoms of stress and to aid sleep For whom: From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderly
Put 1–2 g of dried flowers in a cup.
Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.
Steep for 5–15 min.
Drink 3× a day.
| Form | Single dose | How often | For whom | How long | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: flower | 1–2 g of dried flowers in 150 ml of boiling water | 3× a day | From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderly | ||
| Children under 12: not recommended | |||||
Home-made tincture · per the EMA
The EMA also lists a tincture. This is how to make it from dried herb from your bed.
of dried flowers, chopped
ethanol 50–60 %, in a glass jar
close the jar, keep it in the dark and shake it now and then
press out the herb, label the bottle with name and date
3× a day · from 12 years
The tincture contains alcohol. Read this before use:
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph — Lavandulae flos · Steeping days and straining. Conversions (grams per 100 ml) are calculated by GridGarden from the ratio in the monograph. Cautions not in the monograph were added by GridGarden.
Harvest
