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Growing Lavender

Characteristics

Lavender is a hardy perennial plant that grows between one-two and a half feet depending on the variety. It blooms mid-late summer offering grayish-green wooly leaves with buds of violet, pink, blue, or white. Beautiful addition to the herb garden or any border.

Raising

Lavender can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It is easy to grow in well drained loam or sandy soil in full sun. 

Harvesting/Preparation

Cut the stems before the buds open. Remove the leaves then tie the stems in small bundles. Hang them upside-down to dry.

Uses

     Perfume

     Repels moths

Presumed Medicinal Uses

     Tension Relief

     Calming Influence


*Lavender Henry Fields Seed and Nursery Co

* Herbal Garden Henry Fields Seed and Nursery Co!

 


 

 

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