Lavender

Lavender is a perennial plant growing up to fifty centimeters tall It is ornamental medicinal and used as a spice It produces purple melliferous blooms and greyish green leaves with a strong aroma and bitter taste Lavender is commonly used as a spice for roasted and steamed meat soups and fish It is also used to make essential oils prized for their fragrance and therapeutic properties

Usage and Benefits

Lavender should be planted in full sun with well drained soil Space plants about twelve to eighteen inches apart and water moderately avoiding overwatering Once established it requires minimal care Lavender blooms from late spring to summer and the flowers and leaves can be harvested for culinary use or for distillation into essential oils Lavender is valued for its calming scent and is often used in aromatherapy natural remedies and personal care products

Fun Fact

Lavender has been cultivated for thousands of years and was used by ancient civilizations for its fragrance medicinal benefits and to repel insects