Lavenders as well as being useful also have a strong pull on our emotions. The fragrance of lavender transports us to another world.
English Lavenders can be used in sweet and savory cooking. French Lavender is used in savory cooking.
Lavender oils and teas have a calming effect which may be a large part of their attraction.
Their prolific flower displays, silver/grey foliage and fragrance make them wonderful herb and cottage garden landscaping plants.
Their flowers repel clothes moths.
| Allardii | Dec-Feb |
| English | Nov-Feb |
| Hidcote | Nov-Feb |
| Munstead | Nov-Feb |
| French | Feb-Nov |
| Green | Sept-Oct and Mar-Apr |
| Italian | Aug-Oct and Mar-Apr |
| Spanish | Aug-Oct and Mar- Apr |
