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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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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

Is lavender a shade of blue?

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Yes, lavender is a purplish/violet shade of blue

What are some of the benefits of using lavender oil?

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Lavender oil is extracted from the lavender plant. Some benefits of using lavender oil include an aromatic atmosphere, as a cure for ringworm, and it helps to calm anxiety. Lavender oil has also been beneficial in reducing headaches.

What is the reason that a lavender top tube should not be drawn prior to drawing electrolytes?

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A false depletion in the electrolytes. The depletion of sodium will not be accurate.