Lavandula angustifolia

Lavandula angustifolia Mill.

Common Lavender

Common lavender is a strongly aromatic shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1-2 meters tall with evergreen leaves that are 2–6 cm long and 4–6 mm broad. The flowers are typically purple, produced on spikes that are 2–8 cm long and grow at the top of slender, leafless stems. It is commonly grown as an ornamental plant for its fragrance and attractive flowers.

Details

Order:

Lamiales

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Lavandula

Chemistry:

Common lavender contains essential oils rich in linalool and linalyl acetate, which contribute to its distinctive fragrance. These compounds are used in various applications such as perfumes, cosmetics, and aromatherapy.

Uses:

The flowers and leaves of common lavender are used in herbal medicine. The essential oil is widely used in balms, salves, perfumes, cosmetics, and topical applications. It is also used in culinary preparations, particularly in the herb blend herbes de Provence. Additionally, it is included in lists of low flammability plants, making it suitable for fire-prone areas.

Flowering time:

Summer

Sowing time:

Spring

Plant height:

1 to 2 meters

Flower color:

Purple

Suitable habitat:

Mediterranean climates with wet winters and dry summers, tolerates low temperatures down to USDA zone 5.

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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