English Lavender: Fragrant Purple Spikes & Calming Aromatherapy

Mediterranean Aromatherapy in Your Home

English Lavender brings the soothing essence of Mediterranean hillsides indoors with its iconic purple flower spikes and silvery-green foliage. This beloved herb fills spaces with calming fragrance while offering culinary and wellness benefits from your own indoor garden.

Multi-Sensory Garden Benefits

Heavenly fragrance: Natural aromatherapy that promotes relaxation and stress relief.

Culinary delight: Fresh flowers and leaves for teas, baking, and cooking.

Purple beauty: Stunning flower spikes bloom repeatedly with proper care.

Bringing Provence Indoors

Sunny windows: Thrives in bright, sunny locations with good air circulation.
Cottage charm: Adds rustic, farmhouse appeal to kitchens and living spaces.
Wellness corner: Perfect for meditation spaces and relaxation areas.

Plant Care Summary

Light

Bright, direct sunlight for 6+ hours daily; needs maximum light for flowering.

Water

Water deeply but infrequently; allow soil to dry between waterings completely.

Humidity

Low to moderate humidity preferred; good air circulation essential.

Temperature

65-75°F (18-24°C); cooler winter rest period encourages blooming.

Meet English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia, true English Lavender, has been treasured for over 2,500 years for its intoxicating fragrance and therapeutic properties. While traditionally a garden plant, it can thrive indoors with ample sunlight, rewarding you with aromatic purple blooms and silvery foliage that brings the essence of Mediterranean herb gardens into your home.

Fun Facts

Ancient treasure

Used by Romans for bathing and medicinal purposes.

Stress relief

Scientific studies confirm lavender reduces anxiety and promotes sleep.

Culinary herb

Flowers and leaves add floral notes to teas and desserts.

Natural repellent

Fragrance naturally deters moths and other insects.

Sad Plant Signs

No flowers

Insufficient light-needs 6+ hours direct sun daily.

Leggy growth

Too much water or fertilizer-reduce both significantly.

Yellow leaves

Overwatering-allow soil to dry completely between waterings.

Weak fragrance

Low light conditions-move to brightest sunny window.

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