Hardy / perennial / fragrant plant, teas, bee plant / seeds need 20-30 days to germinate / H. up to 60cm/ sunny position / well drained soil / blossom colour lilac purple / flowering time 7,8

For centuries the fragrant flowers have been used in dried sachets, scented soaps, perfumes and potpourris. Lavender oil is in great demand. In the garden lavender makes a sweet smelling border along pathways. The Common or English Lavender has mauve purple flowers on a long spike in summer. Long, narrow, pale greenish-gray, aromatic leaves.