What other names does lavender have? Learn about its alternative names
Native to the Mediterranean coast, various parts of Europe and the islands of Oceania, it was later widely cultivated in the UK and Yugoslavia. Its leaf shape and flower color are elegant and refined, and its blue-purple inflorescence is long and graceful, making it a new perennial cold-resistant flower in courtyards.
Alternative names for lavender
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 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 Xinjiang, 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, 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 stage.
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 more suitable. During the green-up stage and budding stage, the plant grows relatively quickly and needs more water; during the flowering stage it needs less water; during the seed-setting stage the water amount should be moderate; during the winter dormant stage, winter irrigation is needed or there should be snow cover. 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 during its growth and development period it requires sufficient sunlight, with a full-year requirement of more than 2000h of sunshine. In a shady and humid environment, the plant grows slowly or ages relatively quickly and develops poorly.
Lavender's soil requirements
Lavender has a relatively developed root system and prefers deep, loose, well-aerated fertile soil rich in silica and calcium. Soil that is strongly acidic or alkaline, heavy in clay, poorly drained, or on plots with a high groundwater level is not suitable 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 portrayed in the TV drama "Lavender"; lavender signifies a subtle expression of love, a firm promise, and being able to hold hands after enduring hardships. Lavender is considered by people to be one of the important tools for driving away unclean things and for incense.
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