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12 Lavender Companion Plants (& 4 Plants To Grow Nowhere Near)

Lavender is a home garden favorite – an absolute must-have in all gardens. You probably know all the benefits of this evergreen perennial, that’s why you’ve planted it in that beautifully sunny spot in your garden.

But what should you plant with it?

Luckily, lavender has several companion plants that are just as easy to grow. From flowers to herbs, you can’t go wrong planting these 12 plants with your lavender. There are also a few plants that shouldn’t be planted anywhere near lavender, but don’t worry – we’ll cover those too. 

A Quick Care Guide for Lavender

Lavender is a hardy perennial that thrives in some of the worst conditions. Almost all lavender varieties grow best in USDA zones 5-9, flourishing in warm, dry conditions. Lavender loves full sun, fearing shade at all costs.

When we say that this plant is easy to care for, we’re not kidding. Well-draining, dry soil is necessary, so watering isn’t much of a concern. Even better, lavender is highly drought tolerant once it’s established, needing a light watering only once a week.

Related Reading: 26 Best Drought Tolerant Plants To Grow In A Water Wise Garden

The following 12 plants will do just as well next to your lavender.

The Best Companion Plants for Lavender

1. Echinacea

Echinacea and lavender make a great pairing, and not just because they look stunning next to each other.

They both thrive in very similar conditions, growing best between USDA Zones 3 and 9. Echinaceas, also known as Cone Flowers, need just as much sun and even less water than lavender. They’re considered to be more drought tolerant than their potential partner, so your watering patterns won’t need to change too much.

Just like lavender, echinacea requires soil that drains well to produce its purple blooms. In summer, if you decide to pair these together, you’ll have a stunning purple and lilac display in your garden.

2. Roses

Lavender and roses are a classic, pretty pairing. Shrub roses and floribunda rose varieties are prime choices as companion plants for lavender.

Roses do well in most conditions (USDA Zone 2 – 11), depending on the variety you choose. Rose bushes thrive in loamy, well-draining soil. Leave a good amount of space between the two plants though, as roses are a bit thirstier than lavender, needing water at least twice a week.

3. Yarrow

Yarrow is a perennial that makes a great partner for lavender. Interestingly, it falls under a group of hardy plants that thrive in poor soil.

This pretty plant is often considered a weed because it overgrows and spreads almost uncontrollably when planted in nutrient-rich soils. Soil on the sandier side that drains well aids in controlling this growth.

Full sun is necessary for a healthy yarrow plant, so planting it alongside your lavender won’t be an issue. Further, the pairing will do wonders for the colors in your garden. Yarrow’s small yellow flowers will complement the soft purple of lavender when they bloom in late summer.

4. Sedum

For a companion plant that’ll look great with your lavenders, consider upright sedum (Stone Crop). You can’t go wrong pairing its various colors – including red, white, and pink – with your lavender.

This border plant thrives in full sun and requires sandy, rocky soil that drains exceptionally well. Sedum can grow in USDA Zones 3 through to 10 and is just as low maintenance as lavender. It requires water at least once a week to keep the soil slightly moist.

Full sun is a must, but it will tolerate some shade. If there is a shady spot close to your lavender that needs filling, sedum is the perfect option. Sedum flowers bloom in summer and fall, continuing the spectacle in your garden when the lavender season ends.

5. Alliums

If landscaping is a passion, then pairing alliums with lavender is ideal. Allium’s tall bulbs complement the short lavender blooms beautifully. This is another drought-tolerant plant that does well in Zones 4-8.

Alliums and lavender can be paired together along borders or in pots, creating interesting height variations. Both need full sun, little water, and sandy soil – you won’t have to worry about planting them in the same beds or pots.  

Related Reading: 15 Beautiful Alliums To Grow In Your Backyard

6. African Daisy

African Daisies have the same basic attributes as the common daisies we all know and love. However, they are more unique, with vibrant coloring (some varieties are even bi-colored) that looks almost hand-dyed.

They make great companion plants for lavenders as they thrive in similar conditions (USDA 9-11) and require very little care. They need full sun, well-draining soil, and some water once a week.

This pretty flower blooms throughout spring, summer, and fall, keeping your garden bright, even during lavender’s off-season. You can’t go wrong with this simple, yet stunning companion plant for your lavender.

7. Zinnia

A truly hardy annual to consider are zinnias. Zinnias have a full spectrum of flower colors to choose from. Whether you opt for pink, white, red, or lavender purple, you can be sure that they’ll look great alongside your lavenders.

Not only that, but they’ll thrive alongside lavender too. Not fearing humidity or heat and loving full sun and soil on the dry side, you can be sure that zinnias will make a great companion for your lavender.

8. Gaillardia

Gaillardia, also known as the Blanket Flower, is another daisy-like flower sure to look great in your garden with lavender. The burnt reds, oranges, and yellows of these blooms bring life to subdued hues of lavender, creating an interesting color spectrum in your garden.

They love full sun and aren’t too fussed about soil, as long as it drains well. Blooming annually throughout summer and fall, you won’t be disappointed adding gaillardias to your lavender beds.

9. Rosemary

Rosemary and lavender are another classic pair. Both have roots in the rocky hillsides of the Mediterranean and enjoy climates on the warm side. If you’re looking to expand your herb garden that already has well-established lavender, Rosemary is one of your best options.

This herb grows best in Zones 9 to 11 and needs just as much sun and water as lavender. Both can be planted together as a pair of companion plants to benefit the rest of your garden. Rosemary and lavender attract a variety of pollinators and deter rabbits and deer.

Note that rosemary is not as cold tolerant as lavender, so if you live in a cooler climate, another companion may be necessary.

10. Thyme

For a cold-hardy option, thyme is your go-to. Originating in the Mediterranean, it thrives in sandy, dry soil, and hot climates, just like lavender and rosemary. Its hardiness zones are 5 through 9, so it’s not as temperature-sensitive as rosemary.

The herb becomes dormant when the first frost hits, but if you manage to protect it, thyme can survive the winter. If colder weather is not a concern, thyme does extremely well when planted near lavender, enjoying the full sun and the occasional watering.

The pair complement each other in looks too. Thyme makes a cute ground covering plant with its paler purple flowers that will look great alongside your lavender patch.

11. Sage

Sage is another herb that thrives in conditions that lavender favors. No matter the variety, sage will thrive in hot climates, sandy, well-draining soil with little water or fuss.

Sage grows best in Zones 5-11. Thyme, sage, and lavender make a great group for planting together, especially in pots or containers. This herb has several purposes, from culinary to medicinal. Even better, it looks fantastic as a decorative border plant.

12. Oregano

Increasing the spice in your life is important. So is adding multipurpose plants and herbs to your garden. By planting oregano, you get two benefits in one.

While it has fantastic uses in the kitchen, this delicious herb can be used as a companion plant, not just for lavender, but for a variety of other plants. Oregano is easy to care for, ideal as a ground cover or an edging plant. It does well in some shade, but largely loves the sun and thrives in dry soil.

If lavender isn’t drawing as many bees as you’d like, oregano is your answer. No matter your need or purpose, lavender and oregano make a great pairing for your garden.

What Not to Plant With Lavender

1. Mint

While we’re on the topic of herbs, let’s chat about one that just won’t do near your lavender – mint.

Mint is unsurprisingly a popular herb to grow. It grows easily, has many benefits and uses, and it smells great. Further, it’s quite a hardy little herb, with various varieties enjoying cold and hot climates. Mint generally does best in USDA zones 3-11.

Unfortunately, though, mint’s needs are incompatible with those of lavender. Mint needs rich, moist soil, completely opposed to that of lavender. While it can’t stand soggy soil, mint is extremely thirsty and requires plenty of water to flourish – much more than your lavender will stand.

2. Camellias

There are many flowers that may have the potential to look fantastic with lavender. Camellias are one of them. These peony-like flowers can bloom in so many beautiful colors – red, white, pink, and yellow to name but a few.

In an arrangement, they complement lavender stunningly. Unfortunately, like mint, their needs are far too incompatible.

Camellias grow best in Zones 7 to 9, matching that of lavender. However, the main issues are the camellia’s light and water needs. This flowering shrub won’t enjoy the six hours of direct sunlight lavender needs, and it needs plenty of water to keep the soil constantly moist.

3. Hostas

A favorite easy-going perennial with stunning foliage is the hosta. Hostas can grow across many climates and aren’t too particular about temperature or humidity. They can thrive in USDA Zones 3 all the way through to 11.

Hosta’s foliage is sought after – one of the main reasons they’re added to gardens. This shrub-like perennial is easy to care for, needing very little water and rich but well-draining soil. Its flowers and foliage may look great with your lavender too.

However, the pair sadly can’t grow together, even though it seems like they should. Hosta’s survive best in shade or dappled light – full sun is a definite no-go.

4. Impatiens

Impatiens are beautiful flowering perennials guaranteed to spruce up your garden. The brightly colored flowers and easy-to-care-for nature make this a highly sought-after plant across the world.

You may be hoping to surround your lavender with impatiens’ stunning pinks, whites, deep purples, and reds, yellow, and coral. And it’s sure to make a statement in your garden. But, while both need well-draining soil, that’s where their similarities end.

Impatiens need shade – light to full shade – to thrive. They are also quite sensitive to higher temperatures, needing plenty of water in warmer months and areas.

There may be a handful of flowers, perennials, and even herbs that can’t be paired with lavender. But don’t fret, there are 12 other plants sure to suit lavender in your garden.

As long as they can withstand full sun and live life on the sandy side, you can be sure that your lavender won’t get lonely. Whether your growing lavender in your herb garden or as an ornamental plant, there are plenty of companions for it.

15 Companion Plants To Grow With Lavender

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Are you looking for some companion plants for your garden grown lavender this season? Luckily, there are plenty of options to compliment your lavender garden! In this article, organic gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey looks at her favorite lavender companion plants!

By Logan Hailey Last updated: September 29, 2022 | 9 min read

Lavender is one of the most low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and fragrant flowers you can grow in your garden. As a perennial in most climates, you can plant it once and enjoy aromatic blossoms for years to come. When it comes to choosing a garden bed and plant neighbors for your lavender, you’ll want to take into consideration its unique needs and preferences so you can choose the best combos for your climate.

Whether you want to grow a dazzling landscape border or an herbal oasis garden, lavender looks (and smells) incredible next to specific plants. If you’re wondering what to plant with lavender in your herb garden, consider pairing it with other perennials that enjoy the same growing environment.

Let’s dig into the top 15 best lavender companion plants and how to plant them.

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Traits For Lavender Companions

Lavender companions should prefer the same growing conditions: sandy, well-drained soil, full sun, and summer heat.

Lavender companion plants are herbs, flowers, or crops that grow synergistically alongside this infamous purple flower. For example, echinacea, rosemary, and yarrow all perform well with lavender because they can tolerate the same low-fertility, well-drained, drought-prone soils.

Lavender companions tend to prefer the same conditions as this Mediterranean native:

If a species can thrive in these conditions, you can save your space and time by preparing the same bed for it to grow with lavender. As you’ll see below, height, spacing, fertility requirements, and seasonal maintenance also play a role in determining the best garden allies.

Companion Planting Benefits

Interplanting creates a natural ecosystem so that the plants are mutually beneficial to each other.

Companion plants can aid lavender’s growth or simply complement its dazzling aesthetics while growing in the same garden bed. interplanting is an age-old technique for creating garden landscapes that mimic natural ecosystems.

Instead of heavily relying on external inputs like irrigation or pesticides, companion planting ensures that plants work together to maintain ecological “checks and balances”, which means less work from you. 

The advantages of companion planting for lavender include:

When you plant crops with similar soil requirements in the same space, you save yourself the extra effort of preparing separate beds. The best companions will enjoy the same gravelly, well-drained, low-fertility, and slightly alkaline soils.

Some lavender allies can make use of the growing space while the plant is in its dormant state. You can sneak herbaceous perennials with different growth cycles in the same area so you can get more floral “bang for your buck” in a small area.

Biodiversity is scientifically proven to improve the resilience of your garden in extreme weather, pest infestations, and more. A greater diversity of plants is also visually attractive and aids in bringing in more beneficial insects.

While lavender is extravagant on its own, there are several species that beautifully compliment its purple spikes in garden displays and cut flower arrangements.

If you thought lavender smelled amazing on its own, you will be captivated by the smell when enmeshed with sage, rosemary, jasmine, and more.

Top Companion Plants

Lavender’s origins make it a nice pair for any Mediterranean native shrub or drought-tolerant ornamental. It can be combined in the garden with many different plant options. Without further delay, here are our top recommendations:

Rosemary

Rosemary has similar growing needs as a companion.

Lavender and Rosemary work as well together in the garden as they do in your herbs de provence seasoning blend. They have practically identical maintenance needs— barely in water and once or twice a year prunings!

Like lavender, it is native to the Mediterranean basin and loves hot, dry sites with plenty of soil drainage. It prefers low-nutrient soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. However, rosemary is not as cold hardy. It cannot survive without frost protection in zones 6 or colder.

Rosemary is a popular companion plant to keep pests away from your garden vegetables. It has a strong fragrance and beautiful bee-attracting flowers in the spring and summer.

Depending on your pruning efforts, rosemary can grow up to 4 feet tall and wide. You can plant a rosemary shrub 2-4 feet from a neighboring lavender bush in border beds around your garden.

Sage

Sage prefers to grow in areas with bright direct sunlight, and is also drought-tolerant.

Another Mediterranean herb, sage thrives in exposed areas with vibrant direct sunshine. It loves sandy or gravelly soil that water runs through very quickly. Like lavender, you won’t need to put any irrigation on these hardy drought-tolerant plants.

Sage is perennial in zones 5 through 11. At up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, it typically stays stouter than lavender plants. You can squeeze sage plants between lavender and rosemary to add dimension to the planting.

Yarrow

Yarrow is a versatile companion plant that attracts a variety of pollinators and beneficial predatory insects.

This North American native wildflower is known for its incredible drought resilience and its ability to attract a range of beneficial predatory insects. Yarrow can be planted as a companion plant for everything from tomatoes to strawberries, and it also thrives alongside lavender.

Yarrow plants need full sunshine and plenty of warmth. Like lavender, it hates soggy or waterlogged soils. The well-drained sandy soils you prepared for your lavender beds are perfect for this honey-flavored umbel flower.

Perhaps the best thing about yarrow is its ability to thrive on neglect. It is even lower maintenance than lavender and will readily fend for itself without fertilizer, water, or pruning. In fact, it prefers to just be left alone.

Just remember to space lavender at least 2-3 feet from other perennials in your herb beds. It can spread quite wide when in full bloom but dies back to an herbaceous clump through the wintertime.

Jasmine

Jasmine prefers the same type of well-drained soils.

Well known for their decadent fragrance, Jasmine gives lavender a run for its money in the smell department. While you may recognize this scent in perfumes and teas, jasmine is also a gorgeous vine or brush to grow in your garden.

You can choose to grow it as a vine, shrub, or groundcover. It looks especially captivating when trained to creep up a fence line or stone wall behind lavender plantings. Summer-flowering jasmine varieties can thrive in the full sunshine planting locations while winter-flowering types prefer a slightly shaded area.

Jasmine loves the same high-drainage soils but prefers a bit more loamy nutrients to support its growth. Most importantly, jasmine needs plenty of space from its lavender comrades. Plant at least 8 feet apart to accommodate for root and vine growth.

Coneflowers

Coneflowers are magnificent drought-resistant flowers that bloom from June to October.

Also known as echinacea, this ornamental perennial plant is just as cold hardy, and even more drought tolerant. Its beautiful violet blooms complement lavender’s more subdued purple spikes in perfect harmony. The daisy-like blooms appear in June through October in most climates and make for the perfect prairie-style herb garden.

Coneflowers thrive in full sunlight and prolifically self-seeds to return every year. As an herbaceous perennial, echinacea will die back to the ground and go dormant in the winter in zones 3 through 9.

Interestingly, growing echinacea from seed requires the same cold stratification period as seeding lavender. If you don’t want to go through the trouble of germinating these finicky seeds, we recommend purchasing echinacea starts alongside your lavender transplants.

Thyme

Garden thyme will also thrive in similar growing conditions.

Thyme is ubiquitous in cuisines across the world. The herb itself is native to Eurasia and may have some varieties (specifically Thymbra capitata or Mediterranean Wild Thyme) that originated in the hot, sunny outcrops of the Mediterranean basin alongside high-elevation wild lavender meadows.

But even the classic garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris) enjoys the same conditions as lavender in your herb garden.

What we love most about these two plants as companions is their size difference. Unlike most others on this list, thyme can be a hardy groundcover that thrives in the bare soil beneath and around lavender bushes.

Creeping thyme (Thymus serphyllum) is a nice crawling thyme variety that doesn’t mind a bit of shade as it creates a thick ornamental carpet beneath lavender and its neighbors.

Regardless of the variety you choose, thyme will put on a gorgeous display of purple flowers throughout the season. It doesn’t mind the lack of irrigation in your beds and remains winter hardy in zones 5 through 9.

Mugwort

This herb loves sunlight and prefers more moisture.

Artemesia vulgaris or mugwwort is a mysterious silvery herb that gladly grows alongside lavender. While it loves the sunshine and drainage, it does prefer a bit more moisture than its drought-loving companions.

For this reason, I like to plant mugwort in the slightly shadier and cooler woodland margins of my perennial garden beds. Mugwort doesn’t mind the slightly alkaline soils that lavender typically prefers.

This perennial forb has a fragrant foliage that repels pests and attracts pollinators. It could help to keep whiteflies and aphids away. It even makes a great mosquito repellant!

Catmint

Catmint produces gorgeous purple flowers that make a great addition to your lavender garden.

While regular mint is not very compatible with lavender, catmint is more drought tolerant and grows in similar conditions. The purple flowers are strikingly similar to lavender blooms and make for a gorgeous border bed.

We love how catmint grows into an attractive stout bush that won’t outcompete other crops. This herbaceous herb goes dormant in the winter and re-sprouts in the spring. The pruning process is also practically identical to lavender, which makes maintaining this area of the garden a breeze.

Oleander

Oleander is a fast-growing shrub that is not afraid of drought and heat.

This lesser-known shrub or small tree is technically poisonous, but still the perfect addition to an ornamental landscape. It is dense, fast-growing, and native to some of the same parts of North Africa as lavender.

This means that oleander doesn’t mind drought and heat. It tolerates poor soils and is naturally deer-resistant. Oleander’s star-shaped flowers bloom almost year-round in zones 8 and warmer.

However, keep in mind that this carefree shrub can grow remarkably tall and wide (up to 20 by 15 feet!) Provide it with a generous space that won’t intrude on lavender. You should also take care not to plant oleander in southern regions where it is invasive.

Alliums

These tall bulbs repel pests and complement purple lavender flowers wonderfully.

While you may recognize alliums as the family of onions, scallions, and garlic, there are several ornamental allium cousins that pair perfectly with lavender. The tall bulbs complement lavender’s stout blooms and repel a range of pests.

Alliums don’t mind drought and grow in zones 4 through 8. Pair them together for intriguing height variations and a nice surprise of bulbous shapes.

Sedum

Sedum produces beautiful white, pink, red and orange flowers.

Stonecrop or sedum comes in a range of beautiful colors like white, pink, red, orange, and salmon-color. This is the perfect border plant to tuck into the gravelly or rocky beds where lavender grows. The same low-fertility, alkaline soils are prime for stonecrop flowers. They also love the heat and prefer dry climates.

This ornamental can tolerate a bit more shade, so I like to place sedum as a filler in the empty spaces between lavender shrubs. Sedums can be planted in the spring.

They can thrive in strikingly frigid conditions (as cold as zone 3!) so you don’t have to worry about lavender out-lasting sedums through the winter. However, when lavender blooms have subsided in the fall, sedum will continue to provide a nice floral spectacle.

Blue Fescue

Blue Fescue is a drought tolerant herb that prefers to grow in well-drained soil.

These colorful ornamental grasses have an icy blue foliage color and pastel feathery flowers. They make the perfect textured interruption for a prairie-style planting or ornamental garden border where lavender has been planted. This ultra drought-tolerant grass isn’t picky about soil as long as its well-drained.

You definitely won’t need any irrigation for blue fescue! If you don’t care about the blue fescue flowers, it will readily tolerate a bit of shade from neighboring lavender or rosemary bushes.

Zinnias

Zinnias attract beneficial pollinators and predatory insects.

As the only annual flower on this list, zinnias have a surprising ability to thrive alongside lavender. This hardy flower comes in a full spectrum of colors that add a rainbow to your herb garden in the summer. They are so easygoing that they don’t care much about humidity, heat, sunshine, drought, or water.

You can also enjoy the added benefit of zinnias’ ability to complement your vegetable garden. They are one of the best veggie companion plants for a reason: zinnias host a range of beneficial pollinators and predatory insects to improve yields and keep pests away.

Oregano

Oregano is widely used in cooking and is a great companion plant for lavender in your garden.

Another easy-to-please garden herb, oregano pairs well with almost everything, including lavender. Oregano makes an excellent edging or ground cover in your perennial lavender beds because it tolerates slight shade beneath the shrubs. It stays low-growing so that competition isn’t an issue.

We also love the insectary benefits of oregano. This herb is small but mighty and hosts some of the most important pest-eating predators: lacewings! These voracious predators of whiteflies, cabbage moths, and aphids will help protect your veggies from damage.

Oregano is also a bee magnet to keep around pollinator-dependent crops like strawberries, tomatoes, and squash.

Olives

The olive tree and lavender prefer hot, dry summers.

If you live in a warm area, you can create a classic Mediterranean-style garden with olives and lavender. While it only grows in USDA zones 9-11, this drought-tolerant subtropical tree thrives in the company of lavender.

The aroma of lavender attracts pollinators to olive trees while olive trees enjoy the same gravelly, well-drained soils. They both love hot, dry summers and cool, mild winters.

Final Thoughts

It’s clear that lavender loves companions who kept its company in its wild native habitat. If you can find plants that enjoy the heat, sunshine, drainage, and drought, they are likely perfect pairs for this dazzling purple herb. It’s a bonus if they are perennial and require minimal maintenance.

To maximize your growing space and diversity, don’t forget to take advantage of height and spacing differences in your lavender garden. Low-growing thyme and oregano make the perfect weed-suppressing ground cover in a lavender patch. At the same time, tall vines like jasmine can make a beautiful display behind your lavender shrubs.

Whether you crave the decadent aroma of lavender on your kitchen counter or hope to reap its insectary benefits in your veggie garden, it is one of the most rewarding herbs you can plant!

Lavender border - the perfect flower bed for an open area

This perennial conquers gardeners with cute bluish-purple buds and a delicate aroma. Plant lavender along garden paths and your yard will be transformed beyond recognition.

Lavender is a shrub with evergreen leaves. During flowering, its low bush is strewn with spikelets of a delicate lilac hue, which exude a pleasant aroma (especially after watering).

Lavender fragrance spreads for several meters

When planting lavender in a border along the paths, you need to remember the basic rules :

Plant lavender outdoors for a lush bloom

Pruning lavender

In the spring cut off the top of the bushes and trim them from the sides so that the plants are about 20 cm high. At the end of May, trim the sides of the bushes.

In the middle or the end of July, partially remove the withered dry inflorescences and repeat the form trimming of the plants from the sides. In mid-September, if necessary, adjust the shape of the bushes again. At the end of October, trim the top of the lavender border by 5-7 cm.

Forming pruning of bushes can be carried out periodically from spring to autumn

Watering and fertilizing lavender

Water as needed. The earth should always be slightly moist. In this case, you can not fill the roots to avoid their decay.

If lavender growth has slowed down, carry out a complex mineral dressing with nitroammophos (20 g for each bush) or other complex fertilizer for flowers. Modest flowering with heavily overgrown foliage indicates an excess of nitrogen. In this case, it is necessary to apply potash fertilizers (for example, 15-20 g of potassium magnesia for each plant).

If lavender bushes are mulched with compost, no additional fertilizers can be applied. In regions with a cold climate, it is also possible to grow it, but it is very difficult to achieve flowering. In this case, it is better to give preference to narrow-leaved lavender, as it is more winter-hardy.

Sometimes lavender plantings can be affected by gray rot. In this case, the bushes must be treated with pesticides (for example, Previkur - dilute 10 ml in 8 liters of water). And if aphids or caterpillars attack the lavender, treat the plants with Engio or Actara.

Benefits of growing a lavender border

Why do growers love lavender? Firstly, flowering plants create comfort. And the abundant flowering of lavender lasts from May to November. Secondly, the aroma of lavender perfectly relaxes, relieves fatigue and helps to distract from worries and unresolved problems.

Blue-purple lavender bushes can be planted along paths, around an arbor or garden bench, or single plants can decorate the front of a house.

Lavender is worth planting not only for its beauty: its smell repels pests in horticultural crops

Don't be afraid to experiment with lavender! Even a separately growing shrub with the right form pruning will delight you with its elegant appearance, bright flowering and pleasant aroma.

10 ideas for using lavender in garden design

Lavender is an attractive and fragrant plant that is widely used in landscape design. The most commonly grown lavender is angustifolia. This versatile flower looks organic in a variety of compositions. Here are some examples.

In the northern regions, lavender is grown as an annual, because this lover of warmth and sun does not always survive the harsh winter. And in mild climates, narrow-leaved lavender is a perennial shrub that, with proper care and competent pruning, adorns the garden every summer with its delicate lilac-violet inflorescences.

Lavender's versatility allows it to be used in any composition. But landscape designers prefer these methods of landscaping the site.

1. Lavender on an alpine hill

In the wild, lavender is predominantly a mountain plant, so it can rightly be called the queen of alpine slides and rockeries. Bushes, located in "islands" between the stones, look natural and organic.

2. Lavender in a mixborder

Lavender goes well with any plant that does not block the sunlight. But it looks most impressive next to white, dark purple, blue, yellow, orange and pink flowers (for example, poppy, sage, sedum). This color palette leaves no one indifferent.

3. Lavender border

Very attractive lavender bushes planted along garden paths. As you walk along the path, you will be enveloped in a pleasant lavender scent. But keep in mind: such lilac borders need to be cut correctly and make sure that the height of the peduncles is the same.

4. Duo of lavender and roses

Probably the best neighbor for lavender. It blends perfectly with roses, especially with large pink buds. These two cultures create harmony of color and smell in the flower garden.

5. Solitary plantings of lavender

Don't be upset if you haven't found a good neighborhood for lavender yet! This self-sufficient plant also looks great in single plantings, for example, against the backdrop of a neatly trimmed green lawn. If the territory of the site allows, you can try to create a whole lavender field.

6. Growing lavender in a container

Young bushes and low-growing varieties of lavender are suitable for growing in containers. To make the plant look even more attractive, plant it in an unusual pot.

7. Greening slopes with lavender

Lavender goes well with plants to strengthen the slopes: loosestrife, veronica, rhododendron, styloid phlox, lilac, juniper, etc. On a hill, lavender bushes become even more noticeable and, as in the case of rock gardens, natural.

8. Herb and lavender flowerbed

Would you like to have a fragrant flower bed on your property? Plant rosemary, dill, sage, thyme (thyme), mint, oregano, yarrow, etc. next to lavender. The pleasant and healing smell that will come from such an unusual flower garden will make this corner your favorite vacation spot.

9. Lavender hedge

Tall lavender varieties - 60-80 cm high ( Hidcote Giant, Melissa Lilac, Vera ) are suitable for making hedges.

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