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What's not to love about lavender? It's low maintenance and drought-tolerant, once established. It attracts bees and butterflies but is deer- and rabbit-resistant. It can be used in cosmetics, medicine, and cuisine. And the beloved fragrance, prized for millennia, is refreshing, clean, and very soothing.
Wondering what to do with all that lavender you're growing in your yard? From soaps to scones to sprays, we rounded up several lovely ways to put your lavender to good use. To enjoy the fragrance of lavender year-round, dry and preserve this beloved herb by hanging small bunches upside down in a dark, dry room until the moisture has evaporated.
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How to Grow Lavender
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Whether you plant it in the garden or in pots, you'll soon discover lavender's many virtues. Take note: Lavender needs well-drained soil to flourish. If your soil is heavy, amend it by adding one part sand and gravel to one part native soil, and plant in berms to further help with drainage.
Gaura: Pink and white cultivars of Gaura lindheimeri have wispy flowers that bloom throughout the summer.
Penstemon: There are close to 300 species of penstemons. Choose some of the many colors available.
Agastache: Fragrant agastache is a tall-growing perennial that attracts birds and insects.
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Lavender Varieties
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Not all lavender is, well, lavender in color. Varieties of this fragrant herb come in shades of purple and blue ranging from light to dark, as well as white, red, pink, and even yellow-green.
Group several plants of one color together for a strong visual impact. 'Richard Gray' is a hybrid lavender with blue-violet flowers and silvery, woolly foliage, while 'Nana Alba' is a dwarf English cultivar with very fragrant white flowers. It grows compactly and will bloom again. Use one of the many varieties to add a bold dose of color to your garden or yard.
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Shower Bundle
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Tie a bunch of lavender together with some eucalyptus to make your shower smell like a spa (the steam from the hot water will help diffuse lavender's relaxing smell).
