Portuguese Lavender (Lavandula latifolia)
Portuguese Lavender (Lavandula latifolia) is a specialty type of lavender not commonly grown in gardens. This type grows wild in dry Mediterranean climates and is very tolerant of heat. Portuguese Lavender is farmed for its lavender oil (oil of aspic), which is used in commercial factory applications including in varnish, soap, and disinfectant.
Portuguese Lavender (Lavandula latifolia) is native to low-altitude southern areas of Europe, including areas of Spain, France, Italy, and the Balkans. This type of lavender flowers after most other types, typically blooming in late summer.
Portuguese Lavender (Lavandula latifolia) is also called Spike Lavender due to its tall, thin stem shape and overall plant habit. While Portuguese Lavender is not commonly grown in gardens, it has been used extensively in breeding new types of hybrid lavenders. An entire type of hybrid lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia), consists of hybrids of Portuguese Lavender crossed with English Lavender.
Portuguese Lavender (Lavandula latifolia) is native to low-altitude southern areas of Europe, including areas of Spain, France, Italy, and the Balkans. This type of lavender flowers after most other types, typically blooming in late summer.
Portuguese Lavender (Lavandula latifolia) is also called Spike Lavender due to its tall, thin stem shape and overall plant habit. While Portuguese Lavender is not commonly grown in gardens, it has been used extensively in breeding new types of hybrid lavenders. An entire type of hybrid lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia), consists of hybrids of Portuguese Lavender crossed with English Lavender.