| Lavandula lanata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Lavandula |
| Species: | L. lanata
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| Binomial name | |
| Lavandula lanata | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Lavandula tomentosa (Lundmark) Pau | |
Lavandula lanata, the woolly lavender, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae,[2] native to southern Spain. An evergreen dwarf shrub growing to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall and broad, it is noted for the pronounced silver woolly hairs on its leaves, whence the Latin specific epithet lanata.[3] The deep violet purple flowers are borne on narrow spikes, and give off the familiar lavender scent.
Lavandula lanata is cultivated in temperate zones for its attractive appearance and fragrance.[4] It is hardy in mild and coastal areas, tolerating temperatures down to about −5 °C (23 °F), but preferring a warm, sheltered location in full sun. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5][6]
- ^ Rivers, M.C. (2017). "Lavandula lanata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T83764576A86136221. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T83764576A86136221.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Lavandula lanata Boiss". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1845337315.
- ^ Upson and Andrews; The Genus Lavandula. (Kew, 2004)
- ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Lavandula lanata". Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 59. Retrieved 19 March 2018.