LAVENDER Vera – Munstead strain
(Lavandula angustifolia)

This classic English perennial blooms with purple flowers each year. Harvest the flower buds just before they open, then dry them for a range of uses. Lavender’s fragrant qualities make it ideal for garden borders and perfect for perfuming linens to repel moths. Seeds can be sown in spring or early autumn.

Lavender is widely valued in herbal medicine for alleviating headaches, depression, and insomnia. The dried flower heads are versatile, suitable for making perfumes, sachets, and oils. In ancient Egypt, lavender was even used in the mummification process.

While humans enjoy its fragrance, lavender naturally repels pests like mice, flies, mosquitoes, and moths.

Lavender, a flowering plant in the mint family, originates from the Mediterranean region but is now cultivated worldwide. Renowned for its distinctive aroma, lavender is widely used in aromatherapy, cosmetics, and culinary applications. It features long, slender stems with green or gray leaves and produces vibrant purple or blue flowers that bloom in the summer. Known for promoting relaxation and stress relief, lavender is commonly found in products like bath salts, candles, and essential oils. In traditional medicine, it is valued for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and is sometimes enjoyed as a tea to aid digestion and encourage relaxation.