Lavenders!

What's that purple flower?!?

Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast' in mid-street planting

What do lavenders want?

A mixed bed of lavenders in June. The English lavenders are in full bloom, and the lavandins (hybrid lavenders) are just beginning to spike. Blooms will continue through the summer, even into the fall. Lavender plants like full sun and dry soil.

Which smell best?

Which look best?

When do they bloom?

A gallery of lavenders

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Lavandula stoechas 'Dedication'

Lavandula stoechas 'Passione'

Lavandula officinalis English lavender bloom spike

Lavandula pinnata

Lavandula x 'Grosso'

Lavandula 'Warburton' has variegated, fragrant foliage

Bees love lavender flowers!

Here is a summary of the types,

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