Reasons to grow Lavender
NO one needs to argue the case for lavender – it’s one of the easiest plants to love, with beautiful flowers that appear for months and a fragrance that sings of summer. It is the plant of long, hot days, perfect for lining paths and edging borders, where its scent drifts into the air.
It’s not just visual and olfactory impact that draws people to lavender, however. This evergreen shrub is easy to grow in well-draining soil (as long as you keep on top of pruning) and drought-tolerant, while the silvery green foliage looks good year-round. It can be cut for drying and is loved by bees,
