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Lavender, French

Lavandula

This herb looks silvery, covered in very fine, soft hairs. Lavender-blue spike blooms are showy and beautifully scented! Will bloom almost all season with enough light and warmth. A real butterfly attraction. Plant along walkways, use as a low hedge or as a rock garden addition. Use flowers and foliage in arrangements, potpourri, sachets, cooking and beauty treatments. Preserve by air-drying, cut before blooms open fully and hang upside down in a cool, airy palce.

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
Full Sun
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Fall
Spring
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Spring
Summer
Soil Moisture
Well-Drained
Bloom Time
June - September
Additional Information about Lavender, French

It's name derives from the Latin verb "to wash," and both the Romans and Greeks scented their soaps and bathwater with this herb.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Lavender, French

Routine care is minimal. Does best in light, well-drained soil. Allow soil to dry between waterings.