Oatmeal Farm Network | Lavender Varietals

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Hardiness Zone	Humidity	Water (in/wk)
Anouk Lavender	A Spanish lavender cultivar that features deep purple flowers with bright bracts, commonly grown in containers.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Blue Cushion Lavender	A dwarf lavender variety that forms neat, compact mounds with blue flowers, ideal for borders and containers.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Dutch Lavender	A variety known for its strong growth and use in large landscapes, providing a dense fragrance.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Edelweiss Lavender	Lavandula angustifolia "Edelweiss", a unique white-flowered variety of English lavender.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
English Lavender	Lavandula angustifolia, known for its sweet fragrance and use in culinary and medicinal purposes.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Fathead Lavender	A cultivar of Spanish lavender, recognizable by its dense, rounded flower spikes.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
French Lavender	Lavandula dentata, known for its toothed leaves and strong fragrance, often used in essential oils.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Goodwin Creek Lavender	A hybrid lavender variety that is a cross between French lavender and another variety, known for its gray-green leaves.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Grosso Lavender	Lavandula x intermedia, a hybrid variety known for large flower heads and strong fragrance, commonly used in perfumes.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Hidcote Lavender	A compact English lavender variety with deep purple flowers, often used for hedges and borders.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Lavandin	A hybrid of English and Portuguese lavender, known for its larger size and stronger fragrance, used in the perfume industry.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Little Lottie Lavender	A compact lavender variety with soft pink flowers, great for small spaces and container gardening.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Melissa Lavender	A pink-flowered English lavender variety, ideal for borders and containers due to its smaller size.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Munstead Lavender	A compact variety of English lavender, popular for gardens due to its drought tolerance and fragrance.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Phenomenal Lavender	A hardy hybrid lavender known for its ability to withstand cold and humid climates.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Pink Lavender	Lavandula angustifolia "Rosea", a variety with pinkish flowers, used for ornamental purposes.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Provence Lavender	Lavandula x intermedia, a tall hybrid lavender prized for its aromatic flowers, used in sachets and essential oils.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Royal Velvet Lavender	A popular variety of English lavender with deep purple blooms, often used for dried lavender and crafts.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Silver Edge Lavender	A variety known for its silver-edged foliage, adding contrast to gardens and landscapes.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Spanish Lavender	Lavandula stoechas, recognized for its unique flower shape with "rabbit ear" petals on top, and a strong camphor-like scent.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3
Vera Lavender	A highly aromatic variety of English lavender, known for its essential oil production.	Sandy Soil	< 5.0	Very Low (< 1%)	5A	Very Low	1 - 3