Lavender

Description:

Shrubby perennial with grey-green aromatic foliage. Lavender flower spikes.

Habitat:

Dry area in full sun with gravel mulch.

Notes:

Lavender has been used since ancient times. Romans and Carthaginians put lavender in their bath water, both for its fragrance and therapeutic properties. The antiseptic and disinfectant properties were also recognized from early times. A small amount of chopped leaves give an aromatic tang to salads and honey. Modern research shows the medicinal properties ascribed to lavender are valid.