Lavandula × intermedia

Botanical Description

Lavandula x intermedia is a spreading, evergreen shrub that usually grows around 80 - 140cm tall, occasionally to 170cm. It is usually around 90 - 120cm wide, though it can be up to 250cm[ 2219 Title The Genus Lavendula Publication Author Upson T. & Andrews S. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2004 ISBN 0-88192-642-6 Description Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated ]. This natural hybrid is extensively cultivated and, in its various forms, is probably the most commonly grown lavender species, both commercially for its essential oil and also as a garden ornamental and medicinal plant. It is the source of lavendin essential oil, which is extensively used in perfumery, as a fragrance in many products and for many other purposes. The oil contains camphor and is considered inferior to the lavender oil obtained from Lavandula angustifolia, but the plants are much more productive and the essential oil is cheaper to produce. Lavandula angustifolia oil is preferred for higher grade perfumery and for medicinal purposes[ 2219 Title The Genus Lavendula Publication Author Upson T. & Andrews S. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2004 ISBN 0-88192-642-6 Description Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated ].