Schopflavendel

Succeeds in almost any soil so long as it is well-drained and not too acid. Prefers a sunny position in a neutral to alkaline soil, growing well on chalk. When grown in rich soils the plants tend to produce more leaves but less essential oils. Grows well in a hot dry position. Established plants are drought tolerant. When growing for maximum essential oil content, the plant must be given a very warm sunny position and will do best in a light sandy soil, the fragrance being especially pronounced in a chalky soil. Hardy to between -5 and -10°c, it is often killed in severe winters in Britain. Plants are not very long-lived and soon become straggly unless pruned. Any trimming of the plant is best done in spring and should not be done in the autumn since this can encourage new growth that will not be very cold-hardy. Polymorphic. A good bee plant, also attracting butterflies and moths. The flowering spike has showy infertile flowers to attract insects at the top of the stem and small fertile flowers beneath. A good companion for most plants, growing well with cabbages. Lavender is typically harvested in mid to late summer when the flowers are in full bloom. Lavender flowers in late spring to summer, depending on the species and growing conditions. Lavender is a moderate grower, typically reaching maturity within 2 to 3 years. Plants usually grow to a height of about 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm), depending on the species and growing conditions.

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Essential Incense Pot-pourri Repellent Agroforestry uses: Lavender is excellent for attracting pollinators and beneficial insects. It can also be used as a ground cover, hedge, or ornamental plant. Its essential oils have pest-repellent properties, making it valuable in organic farming. An essential oil is obtained from the flowers - used in soap making, perfumery, medicinally etc. When growing the plant for its essential oil content, it is best to harvest the flowering stems as soon as the flowers have faded. The aromatic leaves and flowers are used in potpourri, as an insect repellent in the linen cupboard etc. . They are also used as a strewing herb in churches etc. The flowering stems, once the flowers have been removed for use in potpourri, etc., can be tied in small bundles and burnt as incense sticks. 1. Nectary - Flowers rich in nectar and pollen: Yes, Lavender flowers are well-known for being rich in nectar and pollen, which attract a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. 2. Wildlife - Food (Fruit, Seeds, Leaf litter, Shelter, Nesting, Roosting): No – While lavender attracts many insects for its nectar, it does not produce fruit or seeds widely consumed by birds or mammals. Its foliage is not typically dense enough to provide wildlife shelter, nesting, or roosting sites. 3. Invertebrate Shelter (Overwintering sites, Leaf litter, Groundcover): Yes – Lavender’s dense, woody stems and leaf litter can offer shelter and overwintering sites for invertebrates, especially beneficial insects. 4. Pest Confuser (Smell): Yes – Lavender’s strong scent is often used as a natural pest deterrent, confusing and repelling pests such as moths, mosquitoes, and flies.

Heimisch: Algeria, BR, Baleares, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Faial Island, France, Greece, Italy, Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, North America, Palestine, Portugal, SE, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, conterminous 48 United States Eingeführt: AU, Azores, Belgium, Canary Is., Flemish Region, New Zealand South, Tasmania, Walloon Region