English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
English lavender, also known as Garden lavender, Narrow-leaved lavender
English lavender, originally from the Mediterranean, is widely used in scented items like candles, oils, perfumes, soaps, and sprays. Additionally, its fragrance acts as a natural deterrent to clothing moths.
Key Facts About English lavender
Attributes of English lavender
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb, Shrub
Plant Height
50 cm to 2 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf Color
Green Gray Silver
Flower Size
8 mm to 1.2 cm
Flower Color
Purple Blue White Pink Violet Lavender Mauve
Scientific Classification of English lavender
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Mints plantains olives and allies
Family
Mint
Genus
Lavender
Species
English lavender
Toxicity
Ingestion, significant physical contact with sap