Lavender
Scents linen, draws the bees and lifts desserts.
- Flowering: from June to August
- Planting: from March to April
- Exposure: Full sun
- Watering: Little
- Hardiness: Very hardy
Tip: Trim right after flowering, without cutting into old wood.
Planting step by step
In dry, stony soil, 40 cm apart; in pots, a sandy mix.
In the kitchen
A pinch of flowers in shortbread, crème brûlée or honey.
Did you know?
Its name comes from Latin “lavare”, to wash: it scented bathwater.