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Lavender

The common lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, is a flower of the mint family, Lamiaceae, and is widely used in the production of honey, tea, potpourri and aromatherapy oils. To learn more about the propagation, planting, maintenance, trouble shooting, and harvesting of Lavender, come into our Lavender category and ask questions about all of that, as well as its regions, growing and light requirements and much, much more.

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Is lavender an evergreen plant?

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No, according to this website it's a perennial herb. http://plantsbulbs.suite101.com/article.cfm/plant_profile__lavender

Do lavender grow singly or cluster?

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They grow singly.When boys give roses to their girlfriend,the flower is singly and it can still stay alive.If it is grown in clusters,the plucked flower will die.

This is not strictly true. Most roses will grow in clusters if left to nature. Single stem roses are produced by disbudding by the grower.

How do you propagate lavender in the Philippines?

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Lavender will self seed. However this will not be true lavender due to pollination. It will not spread like mint say. If you want more lavender, the best way is to take soft wood cuttings. www.yorkshirelavender.com

How do you dry lavender?

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Cut a bundle of lavender, about 8 oz which is a bundle that will fit in your hand, and place a rubber band around the stems. A lot of people are unnecessarily worried about cutting their lavender plants, when actually, it should be done to help the plant grow fuller. Hang the bundle upside down by the rubber band in a dark dry place. I use the garage, but you can use a closet or attic. Hanging the bundle in darkness helps the lavender to keep it's beautiful color. You can bend a paper clip or Christmas ornament hook and hook it through the rubber band, or hang the bundle from a nail, just make sure the bundle isn't touching a wall or something to avoid smooshing. Upside down, the stalks will stiffen and the bundle will retain shape. Leave the bundle drying for about one week. You will be able to tell by touch if the drying process is finished. There will be no moisture and the stems will not be pliable. Your dried lavender stalks can be used for floral arrangements or other crafts. But, if you are drying the lavender for the buds, keep the bundle upside down and place a large bowl or bucket under the lavender. Gently rub your hands from top to bottom, shaking loose the buds. Store them in an air tight container until you have use for them. Good Luck! well, to start...how do you wash it?

What type of land does lavender grow on?

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The Italian and French lavenders will grow on quite poor and dry soils. Some types have gone wild in even the driest state of Australia and are regarded as a weed. The English types are still quite tough but grow best in areas that have slightly richer and moister soil.

How do you trim a lavender bush during winter?

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Lavender thrives in warm, well drained soil and full sun. You can keep it moist, but not damp. When the lavender blooms, you can cut it at the bottom and dry for later use. Lavender will come back every year.

What color is lavender?

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Asked by Bigwillie53

The tristimulus diagram only contains pure colours. To this must be added shades, which range from white to black.

Thus a pink contains red and some white, and so on.

For the colours you nominate, it would be a darker lavender (or a lighter violet).

Where can you find lavender?

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At the Pike's Place Market in Seattle, WA. That's where I got mine.

What season do lavenders grow in?

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answer 2 Lavender (in New Zealand) blooms in early summer through to autumn.

Is lavender a taproot or fibrous root?

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Bamboo has an adventitious root system

When can you plant lavender?

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For planting, take semi ripe cuttings in summer. Lavender is full to half hardy, grow in moderately fertile, well drained soil in full sun, prune early or mid spring

What colours match lilac?

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Green, light brown, silver, turquoise, pink.

What are the Latin names for honeysuckle and lavender?

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The Latin name for the Honeysuckle is Lonicera.

How often should you water lavender?

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It depends were you live - I live in north Europe and never water them in the spring

Lavender is a tuff plant that doesnt need water when it is cool and it grows slow, when it is summer and the plant grows fast and the blooms fold out it needs water if it doesnt come from the sky - Luise

What does lavender need to survive?

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Moist, well drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun

Is lavender annual or perennial?

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All lavenders are perennials

What is lavender essential oil used for?

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In aromatherapy Lavender essential oil is used to treat, insomnia.
Lavender essential oil is used topically as an antiseptic. In massage it is used to treat depression. It is also used in the making of cosmetics, and perfumes.

As aroma therapy, lavender oil can be used in the treatment of the headache, especially migraine. It is also good against the minor burns.

Certain people, including those with hay-fever, should be very careful using lavender essential oils, as they may suffer allergic reactions which can cause migraine headaches.

Is coffee good for all plants?

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Yes they are... they consist of many vitamins and minerals needed for plants to grow... the natural caffeine is an example of a needed mineral.

Where do you buy lavender?

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a florist <3 xx