Portuguese Lavender

Portuguese Lavender Care

Lavandula latifolia

What is the plant

A favorite plant of many gardeners, Portuguese Lavender is a fragrant velvet-colored herb that adds a touch of spring to any space. This plant can be used to extract essential oil, repel insects, decorate presents, and spice dishes.

Commonly known as Portuguese Lavender, Broadleaved Lavender, Spike Lavender, and Aspic Lavender, Lavandula latifolia is a fragrant herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to Portugal, Italy, Spain, and France, this plant grows 10-30 in (30-80 cm) tall and spreads up to 1.6 ft (90 cm) wide. Its evergreen foliage has an elongated shape and is usually (3-5 cm) long. Lavandula latifolia is cherished for its fragrant flowers. They are produced at the top of slender and have a pale lilac coloring. The shrub’s blooming period falls for summer and early fall.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

17°C - 19°C

Hardiness zone

6 - 9

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Container
Growing Portuguese Lavender in a container, it’s best to choose a big enough pot that can fully accommodate the plant’s root system and allow some room for growth. It’s best to choose a pot made of terra cotta or unglazed ceramics to allow proper moisture evaporation. This lavender species can’t stand waterlogged soil, so make sure the pot has at least one drainage hole.
Fun fact
Lavandula latifolia has a long history. Ancient Egyptians used this plant to perfume the corpse during the mummification ceremony.
Popularity
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