Species
Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifolia
Etymology
angustifolia: narrow-leaved
Common Name(s)
English lavender
Authority
Lavandula angustifolia Mill. subsp. angustifolia
Family
Lamiaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs
Flower Colours
Violet / Purple
Year Naturalised
1994
Origin
Europe
Reason for Introduction
Ornamental and Cultural
Control Techniques
<b>Disposal Method</b><br>Dig up and burn.<br><br>
Life Cycle and Dispersal
Perennial Shrub. Reproduces by seed which is rarely produced in New Zealand. Seed is long-lived. Usually dispersed by in garden waste or by establishment from nearby deliberate plantings.
Tolerances
Drought tolerant can tolerant cold but dislikes prolonged heavy frosts.
This page last updated on 26 Jul 2014