Spanish Lavender ‘Anouk Deep Rose’ Lavandula stoechas

Throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the English sought to remedy a host of bodily and psychic ills with Lavender. And today, this plant continues to delight gardeners due to its drought-tolerance, ease of care, and sheer beauty, whether in the ground or in dried arrangements.

People think of Lavender as an herb used in potpourri and sachets, but it’s also an outstanding garden plant with spikes of fragrant flowers in midsummer. Lavender loves dry heat and hates extreme humidity and wet soil. It is excellent for fresh cut or dried flowers.

Lavender MUST have good drainage in order to avoid root rot problems. Consider growing in a raised bed or rock garden.