English Lavender

Lamiaceae

Deer and rabbit deterrent — linalool essential oil is active compound. 1-3 ft. REQUIRES excellent drainage (root rot in wet soil). Prefers POOR soil. Drought tolerant. Late spring to early fall bloom. NOT humidity-tolerant — struggles in Southeast. Phenomenal/Grosso varieties bred for humidity tolerance. Plant as perimeter barrier.

At a Glance

Sun

6+ hours

Container

Yes

Height

1–3 ft

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Watering

Needs Low

Resilience

Heat: Medium Cold: Medium Drought: High

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Light feeder

Harvest

Flowers/foliage at desired stage

Sources

research Linalool deer/rabbit deterrence documented university_extension NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

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