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Lamiaceae
Purple Haze Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Purple Haze'
Serenity and devotion.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Lavandula
- Native to
- Mediterranean region
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 18-24 in
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, alkaline, sandy
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Purple Haze produces exceptionally long flower stems, making it one of the best lavender varieties for cutting.
- Lavender essential oil has been scientifically shown to reduce anxiety levels and improve sleep quality.
- The Romans added lavender to their bathwater, and the name comes from the Latin 'lavare' meaning to wash.
- Lavender fields in Provence, France attract over 2 million tourists annually during the June-August bloom season.
- A single acre of lavender can produce up to 12 pounds of essential oil through steam distillation of the flowers.
Color meanings
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serenity
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devotion
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calmness