lavandula

lavender, common english lavender

These are fragrant, evergreen, aromatic shrubs; there are about 25 species, They will produce attractive lacy, fragrant usually greyish foliage which is entire or divided. The flowers are small mauve-purple or bluish purple. They are fully to half hardy, and will need full sun with fertile well drained soil. You can propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in the summer. This lavender is widely grown, The flowers are produced in midsummer and are extremely fragrant with violet-blue blooms. You can prune back annually just above the previous year’s point of growth this will maintain optimal performance. Lavender will suffer from mildew so plant in a spot with good air circulation this will help.