What kind of growing environment does lavender like?

Lavender's other names

Lingxiangcao, Xiangcao, Huangxiangcao

Lavender's growing habits

Lavender's temperature requirements

Lavender has strong adaptability. Mature plants tolerate both low and high temperatures, and during the harvest season they can withstand high temperatures of around 40°C. In the Huanglong area of Shaanxi, lavender plants overwinter safely in the open field at -21°C; in the Xinjiang region, with soil mounding treatment and snow cover they can withstand low temperatures of -37°C, and seedlings can tolerate low temperatures of -10°C. During the next year's growth and development of lavender, when the average temperature is around 8°C, sprouting begins and takes 10-15d; when the average temperature is 12-15°C, the plant branches begin to turn green and elongate, taking 20d; when the average temperature is 16-18°C, budding begins and takes 25-30d; when the average temperature is 20-22°C, flowering begins; when the average temperature is 26-32°C, it is the seed-setting period.

Lavender's water requirements

Lavender is a plant that prefers dry conditions and does not store much water, and an annual rainfall of 600-800mm is relatively suitable. During the green-up period and budding period, the plant grows relatively fast and needs more water; during the flowering period it needs less water; during the seed-setting period the water amount should be moderate; during the winter dormant period, winter irrigation or snow cover is needed. Therefore, the ideal rainfall distribution throughout the year is abundant in spring, moderate in summer, and sufficient snow in winter.

Lavender's sunlight requirements

Lavender is a long-day plant, and the growth and development period requires sufficient sunlight, with the whole year requiring more than 2000h of sunshine. In a damp and shady environment, the plant grows slowly or ages relatively quickly, and develops poorly.

Lavender's soil requirements

Lavender's root system is relatively well developed, and it prefers deep, loose, well-aerated fertile soil rich in silicon and calcium. Plots with strongly acidic or alkaline soil, heavy clay, poor drainage, or a high groundwater table are all unsuitable for planting.

Lavender's flower language

In European tradition, lavender seems to be naturally related to love, and a large number of love legends or folk customs involve lavender. "Lavender Represents True Love" is the most representative lyric poem of the Elizabethan era. Lavender's flower language is "waiting for love", just as the TV drama "Lavender" portrays, lavender means a subtle declaration of love, a firm promise, and after going through hardships, finally being able to hold hands with the one you love. Lavender is considered by people to be one of the important tools for driving away unclean things and for incense.