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Lavender's other names

Lingxiangcao, Xiangcao, Huangxiangcao

Lavender's growth habits

Lavender's temperature requirements

Lavender has strong adaptability. Adult 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 covering and snow cover, they can withstand low temperatures of -37°C, and seedlings can tolerate low temperatures of -10°C. During lavender's growth and development the following year, when the average temperature is around 8°C, it begins to sprout and requires 10-15d; when the average temperature is 12-15°C, the plant branches begin to turn green and elongate and require 20d; when the average temperature is 16-18°C, it begins to form buds and requires 25-30d; when the average temperature is 20-22°C, it begins to bloom; 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. An annual rainfall of 600-800mm is relatively suitable. During the greening and bud-forming stages, the plants grow quickly and need more water; during the flowering stage they need less water; during the seed-setting stage the amount of water 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 requires sufficient sunlight during its growth and development period, requiring more than 2000h of sunshine throughout the year. In a damp and shady environment, the plant grows slowly or ages 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 in plots with a high groundwater table is not suitable for planting.

Lavender's flower language

In European tradition, lavender seems to be naturally related to love. 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 depicted in the TV drama "Lavender"; lavender means a subtle expression 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.