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Spikes of purple Lavender flowers, a classic fragrant and drought-tolerant perennial.

Type

Well-Adapted

Sunlight Type

Full Sun

Soil Type

Well-Drained / Sandy

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Benefits 

Fragrant, Drought Tolerant, Flowers

The Scent of Provence

Lavender is a legend for a reason. Its silvery-green foliage and spikes of purple flowers provide a Mediterranean look and a soothing, spa-like fragrance. It attracts bees by the hundreds while repelling mosquitoes and deer. It loves hot, baking sun and dry, sandy soil.

Why You Need It:

  • Aromatherapy: Dry the buds for sachets, tea, or baking.
  • Drought Proof: Once established, it almost never needs watering.
  • Deer Resistant: The strong oils make it unpalatable to pests.

Planting Tips:

Plant in Full Sun with excellent drainage. Crucial: If you have clay soil, amend it with gravel or plant in a raised bed. Wet feet in winter will kill Lavender faster than cold.

     

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