Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is the symbol of Mediterranean gardens. Warmth-loving, perennial, fragrant subshrub. The mature plant is 50–100 cm tall, the bush 50–60 cm across. False-spike flowers are intensely lavender-scented.
Growing
Sow in February–March in seed trays. Row spacing 50 cm, plant spacing 40 cm, sowing depth 0.5 cm. Perennial — plant once, blooms for years.
Dried bouquets, scent sachets, lavender oil, lavender tea, lavender honey. Beautiful in any garden.