7/29/2019 Lavender English
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HERBHERBERTP/L
Height and Spread 60-90cm/24-36in
genus of 21 aromatic perennials and shrubs thatare found
throughout Mediterranean regions, theAMiddle East, and India.
Lavenders are among the
most popular plants for herb gardens, having subtlecolouring and
delightful fragrance. The hardier kindsmake attractive hedges,
while tender variants may begrown under cover. Lavender differs in
habit, foliage,and flower colour, which range from typical
lavender-
blue to various shades of purple and white.
DESCRIPTIONLavender angustifolia (English lavender) is a
small,summer-flowering shrub with downy, linear leaves.
Tiny purple flowers appear on stalks up to 35cm/14intall.
PARTS USEDFlowers, oil
PROPERTIES
An aromatic, tonic herb with sweet scent. It relaxesspasms,
benefits the digestion, stimulates the circulationand uterus, and
lowers fever.
USES OF THE HERBCulinaryFresh flowers are crystallized or added
to jams, icecreams, and vinegar.MedicinalInternally for
indigestion, depression, anxiety, tensionheadaches, migraine and
bronchial complaints.Externally for burns, sunburn, rheumatism,
muscular
pain, cold sores and insect.EconomicOil is used in perfumery and
toiletries.
CULTIVATIONWell-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in an open,
sunnyposition. Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Trim hedges and cut specimen plants back in spring toencourage
bushiness. Lavender becomes woody withage and are best replaced
every 3-4 years.
HARVEST
Flowers are picked as they begin to open and usedfresh,
distilled for oil, or dried for use in infusions,spirits, and
tinctures
Lavender EnglishLavandula angustifoliaTM
Any enquiries can be directed to:
HERB HERBERT P/LPO Box 24 Monbulk
Victoria 3793 AUSTRALIAE-mail: [email protected]
HERB HERBERT FAVOURITE HERBS
www.herbherbert.com
