Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Aromatic evergreen shrub whose flowers are used sparingly as a culinary herb and in spice blends.
Family
Lamiaceae
Temperature
15-24°C (absolute 7-28°C)
Rainfall
500-1000mm (absolute 300-1300mm)
Soil pH
6.5-7.5 (absolute 5.8-8.3)
Soil types
Well-drained, alkaline sandy soils