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Lavandula

(Labiatae - mint family)
Lavender. About 20 species of aromatic shrubs or herbs of the Mediterranean region to ne Africa and sw Asia. Cultivated as ornamentals and for their fragrant oil

angustifolia evgrn shr • ht 1-3' • zones 5-9

English lavender; common lavender

Lavandula angustifolia - Jul 2 Lavandula angustifolia - Jul 2


fragrant, dry - moist, rock garden, sun
Medit. region

A small evergreen shrub with very fragrant, white-wooly, conifer-like leaves. Bears clusters of small, deep blue flowers in summer. Interestingly, the fragrance of lavender has now been demonstrated to promote sleep (only recently proven scientifically, although lavender has a long history of use as an ingredient in pillows to promote sleep). May freeze back in winter when cold is severe but will then behave as a perennial. Best in a sunny, well-drained location.

cat # 6F8J
$7.95 each