Also known as Lavender · 2.1k gardener saves
Lavandula: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Lavandula, the genus most gardeners know as lavender. We track 38 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 12 most-saved Lavandula varieties
Of 38 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedMunstead Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
#2 most savedGrosso Lavender
Lavandula x hybrida 'Grosso'
#3 most savedMelissa Lilac Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac'
Phenomenal Lavender
Lavandula x intermedia 'Phenomenal'
Lavender Sensational
Lavandula angustifolia 'Sensational'
English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Hidcote Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
English Lavender Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'SuperBlue'
Provence Lavender
Lavandula x hybrida 'Provence'
Blue Fragrant Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Blue Fragrant'
Folgate Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Folgate'
Lavender Lavandin
Lavandula x intermedia
Browse all 38 Lavandula varieties →
How to grow Lavandula
What the Lavandula varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 38 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Lavandula year
- PruneJuly and August100% of varieties
Lightly shape the plant in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood.
- HarvestMay–July89% of varieties
Cut stems when 50% of buds are open for drying or oil extraction
- MulchMarch and April45% of varieties
Apply a thin layer of gravel or coarse sand to improve drainage around the crown.
- Spring CleanupFebruary and March39% of varieties
Remove any dead or damaged stems from winter
- FertilizeMarch32% of varieties
Apply a light, balanced fertilizer only if the soil is very poor.
Do
- Water sparingly once established 💧
- Provide full sun for at least 6 hours daily 🌞
- Water sparingly once established
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth
- Water deeply but infrequently 🌱
Avoid
- Avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot ❌
- Overwater, which can cause root rot ❌
- Prune in late fall or winter ❌
- Don’t prune in late fall or winter
What goes wrong with Lavandula
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Spray with insecticidal soap |
| Spittlebugs | Foamy spittle on stems | Remove by hose spray or apply insecticidal soap |
| Lavender beetle | Chewed leaves and stems | Apply beneficial nematodes or insecticidal soap |
| Root rot | Wilting and yellowing leaves | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
| Root rot | Wilting, yellowing leaves, blackened roots | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
| Root Rot | Wilting, yellowing leaves, soft roots | Improve drainage, reduce watering, treat with fungicide |
| Fungal leaf spot | Spotted or discolored leaves | Remove affected foliage and ensure good air circulation |
Making more Lavandula
Cuttings
- Select healthy semi-woody stems in late summer.
- Dip cuttings in rooting hormone.
- Plant in well-draining soil and water lightly.
- Keep soil moist for 6 weeks until roots develop.
Seeds
- Tuck seeds into moist, well-draining soil in spring.
- Cover lightly with soil.
- Keep soil moist and place in full sun.
- Germination occurs in 2-4 weeks.
Lavandula questions
How many types of Lavandula are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 38 distinct Lavandula varieties. The most popular — ranked by 2.1k real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Lavandula grow in?
Across its varieties, Lavandula covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Lavandula bloom?
Most Lavandula varieties bloom in late spring to summer, mid to late summer, early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Lavandula should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
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Design with Lavandula in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
