Lavender Plant for Sale

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Lavender — genus Lavandula, family Lamiaceae — is one of the world's most universally beloved fragrant herbs. With 47 species native to the Mediterranean basin, the Middle East, and North Africa, lavender has been cultivated for over 2,500 years for its aromatic oil, medicinal properties, culinary uses, and extraordinary ornamental value. The name comes from the Latin lavare — 'to wash' — a reminder of its ancient use in bathing waters and linen sachets. At Online Plants, our lavender collection spans the full range of species groups suited to Australian gardens: English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) for the sweetest fragrance and best culinary use; French lavender (Lavandula dentata) for the longest flowering season and best humidity tolerance; Lavandin hybrids (Lavandula × intermedia) for maximum flower production and bold fragrance; and selected compact forms for edging, low hedging, and container growing. Every variety has been chosen for Australian performance, backed by our 30-day grow guarantee, and delivered fresh to your door across VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, and ACT. What Is Lavender? The Genus Lavandula Lavender (genus Lavandula) comprises 47 species of flowering plants in the mint family Lamiaceae — the same botanical family as rosemary, sage, mint, thyme, and basil. Native to the Mediterranean basin, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Canary Islands, lavender has been cultivated and traded across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia for over 2,500 years. The name derives from the Latin lavare — 'to wash' — a reference to its use in Roman baths and, later, in medieval laundry waters to scent linen. All lavender species share the same fundamental character: highly aromatic oil glands embedded in the leaves, stems, and flower bracts that release fragrance both when disturbed and continuously on warm days. The concentration and chemical profile of these oils varies significantly between species groups — which is why fragrance intensity and quality differ so markedly b