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Lavender

Lavender is listed botanically as Lavandula species. It may also be listed as english lavender, common lavender, garden lavender, english lavendar. An aromatic woody perennial grown for narrow gray-green foliage and fragrant flower spikes. Lavender performs best in bright sun with lean, sharply drained soil. PlotPal's canonical care record lists full sun and lower water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Lavandula and in the family Lamiaceae. PlotPal currently carries Lavender as an outdoor growing and herb reference. Recorded garden roles include culinary herb. Growing note: Prioritize drainage, avoid frequent watering once plants are established, and leave room for air to move through the plant. Prune lightly after flowering to keep a compact shape, but avoid cutting hard into old bare wood. Propagation or sowing note: Transplant; seed is slower and less predictable Plant-health prevention note: Avoid persistently wet soil, keep the crown well aerated, and give plants enough spacing that foliage dries promptly after rain. Pest-prevention note: Inspect new growth periodically and manage small infestations early. Healthy plants in sunny, well-drained sites usually tolerate minor insect activity well. The current reference lists an average harvest time of about 90 days, where harvest timing applies. Common pests in the reference include Aphids, Spittlebugs. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Root rot, Leaf spot, Botrytis. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.