Whilst not perhaps as festive, lavender is nevertheless a marvellous herb. Some of my family use it for its soothing virtue in aiding sleep; it certainly does have a wonderful scent. It is also the favoured plant of my great friend and fellow swashbuckler, writer and tutor Laurence Jennings: "Give me a field of lavender! The smell, that vibrant colour... like a duvet of imperial purple!"Lavandula angustifolia, "English Lavender".
(Herbaceous, evergreen perennial shrub.)
Planting: Spring.
Flowering: Summer.
Aspect: Full sun, sheltered. Avoid humidity.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Notes: Although lavender is extremely popular with bees, many insects avoid it - making it extremely useful to humans seeking to discourage unwanted guests in the home!
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