Lavender Plants

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Buy Lovely Lavender Plants at Nature Hills Nursery! Lavender ( Lavandula ) is a flowering plant in the Mint family, Lamiaceae , and one of the most fragrant and aromatic of the clan! Comprised of a genus of 39 known species, Lavender is native to Mediterranean climates throughout Africa, Europe, and Asia. Growing more shrub-like in mild winter climates as a semi-evergreen, or as a semi-woody perennial in cooler growing zones , Lavender can be divided mainly into these categories - English Lavender - cold-hardy and best for culinary use because of low camphor content French Lavender - AKA Fringed Lavender, is distinguished by narrow, finely-toothed leaves and a more Rosemary scent Spanish Lavender - Has more pineapple-shaped blooms with colorful bracts, or “bunny ears”. The leaves have more fragrance but the flowers are far more showy! Spanish Lavender can handle a bit more soil moisture and humidity too. Portuguese Lavender - A very xeric and heat-loving Lavender variety Hybrid Lavenders ( Lavandin) - Combines Lavender's many benefits into one super plant! There are several varieties of Lavender plant colors to choose from: From the traditional blues and its namesake lavender hue to mauve, blue-violet, plus shades of pink, or even white! There is even a yellow form! Lavender landscape Uses Research suggests that the scent and volatile oils in Lavender flowers and foliage may be beneficial in treating anxiety, insomnia, depression, and restlessness! This aromatic plant is very popular in herb gardens and can be used in sunny borders , knot gardens, potager beds, kitchen gardens, rock gardens, butterfly gardens, and sensory gardens! Companions for Lavender need sunny, dry conditions, such as Sedum, Ornamental Grasses, Yucca, Rosemary, Spurges, Succulents, Coneflowers, and Russian Sage! The blooms of the Lavender plant are eagerly sought out by pollinators , hummingbirds, and butterflies! The flowers are intensely perfumed and are often dried and made into wonderful po