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JULY 6, 7, & 8, 2012

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The Basics of Growing Lavender in Western Colorado

Lavender bushLavender’s versatility has made it a must have plant for households across the world.  Today, we value lavender for its many uses including aromatherapy, culinary and medicinal purposes, and adding unsurpassed beauty and fragrance to our gardens.  Lavender buds and flowers are made into potpourri, spice mixtures, fresh bundles and wreaths.  Essential oils and hydrosols are used in lotions, perfumes, soaps and candles.

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Lavender plants are sold under many different names which can be very confusing to buyers and growers. In order to be sure of what you’re buying, it is important to know the correct Latin name, which uses the rules of botanical nomenclature. Listed below are basic descriptions of lavenders and lavandins that grow in the USDA growing zones 5-7 in the intermountain west. All information is taken from The Genus Lavandula by Tim Upson and Susyn Andrews. These lavenders are readily available in garden centers, mail order catalogs and through LAWC.

L. angustifolia or Lavandula angustifolia - English Varieties
Zone: 5
Size: 2’x2’
Bloom: First bloom – mid June
              Second bloom - September
Best Uses:
High quality essential oils (best for therapeutic)
Crafting/Bundles
Landscaping
Most Common: Royal Velvet, Munstead, Hidcote,Twickle Purple, Buena Vista, Folgate, Maillette, Melissa and Miss Katherine

Lavandula x intermedia - Hybrid or Lavandin       
Zone: 5 or 6
Size: 3’x3’ mounds
Bloom: July (blooms only once and produce sterile seeds)
Best Uses:
High yield essential oils (best for lotions)
Landscaping
Crafting/Bundles
Most Common: Grosso, Grosso Alba, Provence, Super, Hidcote Giant and Impress Purple

Lavandula latifolia or L. latifolia
Zone: 6
Most Common latifolias:
Spike lavender or broad leaf lavender

Lavandula lanata or L. lanata - Woolly Lavender
Zone: 6
Most Common: Boiss

Lavandula x Chaytorae - angustafolio & lanata hybrid
Zone: 6 or 7
Most Common: Ana Luisa


Lavender Growing Tips:

Lightly fertilize once a year.
Keep the base of the lavender stalk clear of debris that can hold moisture. This will prevent root rot.
Plant in full sun.
Water consistently until established. After lavender is established, it is a semi-drought tolerant plant
Cut back stems and 1/3 of the bushy part after blooming (usually in July) to prevent woody plants.

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  CSU Extention    Northwest Lavender Conference