A lovely perennial plant with aromatic foliage and masses of dark purple-blue flower spikes throughout the summer. Can be used to edge paths or borders. The stems are suitable for cutting or drying. The flower-spikes are highly attractive to bees and other nectar-loving insects

Height/Spread: 45 cm x 60 cm 

Position: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained

Flowering season: Summer

Good for pollinators

Uses: Wildlife, Cottage Garden, Fragrance, Hedging and rows, Borders and beds, Containers, Coastal, Mediterranean.

Planting: Lavender grows best in low to moderately fertile well drained sandy soils. Add grit to improve drainage.

Maintenance: Prune annually when the flowers have faded taking care not to cut into old wood. Cut back leafy stems to within 5cm of woody stems.

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