Perennial ornamental
English Lavender plant profile
Lavandula angustifolia
A perennial ornamental for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant English Lavender
Transplant outdoors
at your last spring frost to 2 weeks after your last spring frost
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Planting depth
- 0.125 in
- Soil pH
- 6.5 to 7.5
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 18 to 24 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 5 to 10Find my hardiness zone
Common problems
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Also watch for: grasshoppers, deer browsing.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- How to Grow English Lavender in Your Garden
Utah State University Extension. Supports outdoor transplant timing (normalized). Checked 2026-06-11.
- Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) entry
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Supports pet-safety verdicts for dogs and cats. Checked 2026-07-18.