Lavandula lanata | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Lamiaceae |
Genus: | Lavandula |
Species: | L. lanata |
Binomial name | |
Lavandula lanata | |
Synonyms [2] | |
Lavandula tomentosa(Lundmark) Pau |
Lavandula lanata, the woolly lavender, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, [2] native to southern Spain. An evergreen dwarf shrub growing to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall and broad, it is noted for the pronounced silver woolly hairs on its leaves, whence the Latin specific epithet lanata. [3] The deep violet purple flowers are borne on narrow spikes, and give off the familiar lavender scent.
Lavandula lanata is cultivated in temperate zones for its attractive appearance and fragrance. [4] It is hardy in mild and coastal areas, tolerating temperatures down to about −5 °C (23 °F), but preferring a warm, sheltered location in full sun. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. [5] [6]
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