Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia · Lavenders · Mint family
Also known as: English Lavender · Common Lavender
Easy30–60cmNot pet-safeEdible
Lavender care at a glance
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 10–28 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 10–28 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Diseases & Toxicity on Lavender
A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot. Lavender is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Disease
- Leaf spot Low
- Root rot High
Toxicity
- Essential oils (geraniol/linalool) Low
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Lavender
- Which diseases affect Lavender?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot.
- Is Lavender toxic to cats and dogs?
- Lavender is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Lavender need?
- Lavender has a low water requirement.
- What light does Lavender need?
- Lavender prefers to grow in full sun. Around 8 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Lavender frost-hardy?
- Lavender is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -28.9 °C.
- Can you eat Lavender?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: flowers.