French Lavender Plant

“Lavandula Dentata”

AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP ONLY

PLANT AVAILABILITY: From Early Spring - Late Summer

POT SIZE: 1L

BENEFITS

Lavender is an evergreen plant native to the Mediterranean. Its flower and oil have a popular scent and are also used as medicine. Lavender contains an oil that seems to have calming effects and might relax certain muscles. It also seems to have antibacterial and antifungal effects.

GROWING CONDITIONS

Season: All Year / Perennial

Soil: Can tolerate sandy soils, avoid clay

Watering: Moderate watering during Summer, drought tolerant when shaded

Position: Full sun or part shade

Fertilizing: Compost, Liquid feed

Use: Steam flower heads to relieve headaches, nausea, and colds. Can be dried and powdered for use in cooking. Used as hedges & Cottage Style gardens

Growing tips: Harvest flowers to encourage further flowering

Companion Plants: Grapes, Fruit Trees