• Common name : Lavender
• Scientific name : Lavandulaangustifolia
• Family : Lamiaceae
• Native land : Western Mediterranean
Lavender is a herbaceous perennial. This is a semi-woody plant that typically grows to 1.5-3.0 feet. It has narrow, grey-green leaves on square stems. Purple flowers appear in terminal spikes in late spring to early summer. Both foliage and flowers are highly aromatic. Leaves are evergreen in warm winter climates. Lavender flowers and grey-green leaves provide mid-summer colour and contrast to herb garden or scented garden. Lavender flowers and foliage are also popular additions to sachets and potpourris. Lavender flower oils are used in cosmetic industry.
