Lavender

aromatic calmness

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, officinalis, vera, spica) is a member of the Lamiaceae family - the family of mint, rosemary, sage and basil. Lavender is a perennial plant that can live up to 20 years, if the conditions are optimum. It is a beautiful aromatic shrub with average height of 2 feet (60 cm). It produces purple flowers, which contain high levels of essential oil. Lavender is an herb native to northern Africa and the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean. This unique plant is used in gardening, culinary, cosmetology, medicine and kitchen. Its magical smell is being appreciated for centuries. It also attracts butterfies and bees to your garden while blooming.

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