There are many kinds of lavender, there are 28 kinds in the world, but there are only two kinds in my country. This plant generally blooms from June to August. The whole plant has a fragrance and can be used to make essential oils. It is also a good ornamental plant. It has many flower colors, including purple, blue, pink and white. In addition to common varieties, there are also broad-leaf lavender, feather-leaf lavender, and tooth-leaf lavender.

1. There are several species

There are 28 species of lavender in the world, but there are only two species in my country. Its flowering period is generally from June to August, and its flowers are rich in color, including purple, blue, white and pink. In addition to its high ornamental value, it can also be used to extract spices, so it is also a very good economic crop.

2. Common species

1. Lavender: This species is the most common, native to the Mediterranean coast and cultivated throughout Europe. Its adult plant can tolerate high temperatures of 40°C and low temperatures of -21°C. It does not require much water during the growth process, but it cannot do without sufficient light. Generally, it should be planted in a sunny place with deep soil and appropriate top dressing during the growth period.

2. Broad-leaf lavender: This variety is native to southern Europe and is also cultivated in our country, but it is very rare. It is generally planted in loose and fertile neutral soil. It can also be planted in alkaline soil. It does not require much watering and does not require much fertilizer. After it blooms, you need to prune the first node below the flower and trim the plant into a hemispherical shape.

3. Pinnate lavender: The leaves of this variety are bipinnate and deeply lobed, usually opposite, and have a certain fragrance. The flowers are dark purple and have no fragrance, but they bloom year-round and only go dormant in the summer when the heat is too high. It is native to the Canary Islands and needs sufficient light in normal times and proper shade only in summer.

4. Lavender serrata: This variety is an ornamental plant and is generally grown in courtyards. It has average cold resistance and good heat resistance. Its flowers are light purple and have a fragrant smell. In addition, it can also be packed in a sachet to repel mosquitoes, and the extracted essential oil can soothe nerves.