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Lavender belongs to the mint family, and its name comes from the Latin lavare, 'to wash' — Romans used it to scent their baths.
Lavandula angustifolia
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ButterfliesDrought-tolerant Mediterranean perennial. Demands sharp drainage and full sun; hates wet winters. Prune lightly after flowering to a few cm above woody base — never cut into old wood. Hardiest of the lavenders.
Well-draining, sandy or gravelly soil preferred. Low to moderate fertility. pH 6.0-8.0. Tolerates poor soil; avoid wet, heavy clay.
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Lavender belongs to the mint family, and its name comes from the Latin lavare, 'to wash' — Romans used it to scent their baths.
Agastache foeniculum
flowerA fellow Lamiaceae — similar growing habits to English Lavender
