Lavender
Lavender is a beloved Mediterranean herb treasured for its fragrant purple blooms, aromatic foliage, and countless culinary, medicinal, and ornamental applications. These evergreen shrubs range from compact 12-inch varieties perfect for edging and containers to larger 3-foot specimens ideal for hedges and mass plantings, all featuring silvery-gray foliage and spikes of purple, blue, pink, or white flowers depending on variety.
The intensely fragrant blooms appear from late spring through summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects while providing endless harvests for drying, crafts, sachets, and culinary use. Lavender flowers and leaves are used in teas, baked goods, herbal remedies, essential oils, and aromatherapy applications, while dried buds retain their fragrance for years in potpourri and sachets. These drought-tolerant plants thrive in full sun with excellent drainage and lean soils, requiring minimal water once established and actually preferring neglect over fussing.
Different species suit various climates, with English lavenders hardy to Zone 5, while French and Spanish types prefer warmer conditions in Zones 7-10. Perfect for Mediterranean gardens, herb gardens, perennial borders, and xeriscape designs, lavender combines beauty, fragrance, and versatility in low-maintenance packages ideal for water-wise landscapes.
Lavender
Lavender is a beloved Mediterranean herb treasured for its fragrant purple blooms, aromatic foliage, and countless culinary, medicinal, and ornamental applications. These evergreen shrubs range from compact 12-inch varieties perfect for edging and containers to larger 3-foot specimens ideal for hedges and mass plantings, all featuring silvery-gray foliage and spikes of purple, blue, pink, or white flowers depending on variety.
The intensely fragrant blooms appear from late spring through summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects while providing endless harvests for drying, crafts, sachets, and culinary use. Lavender flowers and leaves are used in teas, baked goods, herbal remedies, essential oils, and aromatherapy applications, while dried buds retain their fragrance for years in potpourri and sachets. These drought-tolerant plants thrive in full sun with excellent drainage and lean soils, requiring minimal water once established and actually preferring neglect over fussing.
Different species suit various climates, with English lavenders hardy to Zone 5, while French and Spanish types prefer warmer conditions in Zones 7-10. Perfect for Mediterranean gardens, herb gardens, perennial borders, and xeriscape designs, lavender combines beauty, fragrance, and versatility in low-maintenance packages ideal for water-wise landscapes.
