Herbs · Everyday herb

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia · also called English lavender · planet: Mercury

A silvery, fragrant shrub with spikes of purple flowers, grown for scent for centuries.

In the garden

Full sun, gritty or sandy soil and no wet feet. Trim lightly after flowering and never cut into old bare wood.

In the kitchen

Use the flower buds sparingly in shortbread, sugar and honey; too much tastes of soap.

Take care

• Keep the essential oil away from children and do not swallow it.
• Can irritate sensitive skin and can upset cats and dogs if eaten in quantity.

Folklore and garden information only, not medical advice. Do not eat or use any plant unless you are certain what it is and that it is safe for you. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, on medicine, or choosing for children or pets.

Where to buy

Dried herb

• Mountain Rose Herbs Organic dried herbs and botanicals.
• Starwest Botanicals Bulk dried herbs, spices and teas.

Seeds

• Botanical Interests Seed packets for herb and flower gardens.
• Burpee Seeds and young plants.
• Park Seed Seeds and live plants. Search for the herb once you are on their site.

Live plants

• Burpee Seeds and young plants.
• Park Seed Seeds and live plants. Search for the herb once you are on their site.

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