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Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Purple'
| Family Name: | Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
| Common Name: | Lavender |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
| Maximum Height | 30 cm to 36 cm |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 25 cm to 30 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin. |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Perennial herb up to 35 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | The silvery leaves are softly hairy and linear. They are densely arranged along the stem in pairs where adjacent pairs are perpendicular to one another. |
| Stems | The softly hairy stems are square in cross-section. |
| Flowers | The bluish-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers are densely clustered along a spike inflorescence. |
| Cultivation | This cultivar needs well-drained, slightly acidic potting media, such as one based on peat or bark. It is prone to root rot in wet soils, so allow the soil to dry slightly before re-watering. It requires only light feeding for best growth and is tolerant of infertile soils. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Silver Garden, Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils, Poor Infertile Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
| Seed / Spore Germination Duration | 4 days to 14 days |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Silver / Grey |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Rounded |
| Foliar Base | Truncate / Square |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue, Purple |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Wrinkled |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
| Individual Flower Shape | Funnelform / Funnel-shaped |
| Inflorescence Type | Spike |
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Others
| Master ID | 33649 |
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| Species ID | 8063 |
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