« Previous Plant  |  Next Plant »

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
Soil Moisture
Well-Drained
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Fall
Spring
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Spring
Summer
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.