There are 47 distinct species of flowering plants that are classified under the genus Lavandula, which is more commonly known as lavender. These plants are all members of the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Old World and can be found all the way from Europe to northern and eastern Africa, the Mediterranean, southwest Asia, and India. It is also found in places such as Cape Verde and the Canary Islands.

 

What is the plant lavender used for?

Lavender is used for a wide variety of things, such as making traditional floral arrangements, dried lavender wreaths, and lavender oil, which has a variety of uses ranging from household cleaning to the elimination of germs. Lavender also has a variety of applications in the creation of dried lavender wreaths. The uses of lavender are not limited to those mentioned above. This perennial herb can hold its own in the kitchen, where it can be used in beverages, grilled dishes, and desserts. It can also be used to flavour grilled foods.

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Where does lavender grow best?

It is recommended that lavenders be grown as annuals or in containers in the South due to the fact that they do not do well in regions with high humidity. The West is ideal for growing lavenders (with the exception of Lavandula dentata and L. stoechas). The majority are hardy in Zones 5 to 9, with the exception of Spanish Lavender (L. stoechas), which can only survive in Zones 7 to 9.

Is lavender a herb or flower?

Lavender is a flowering plant, and one of the reasons why it makes such a wonderful ornamental plant for a garden is because the flowers it produces are a stunning shade of purple. You can even shake things up by adding a flower from the lavender plant to a bouquet of roses in order to give it some variety in terms of the colours it contains.

 

Culinary lavender is typically grown from Lavandula angustifolia plants, which are more commonly known as English or “true” lavender. Culinary lavender has a lot less oil than the aromatic lavender that is used in perfumes or soaps. Although most varieties of lavender are technically safe to eat, culinary lavender is typically grown from Lavandula angustifolia plants. We hope this article was useful and you found the answers to your questions. To find the most suitable Lavender plant just visit the Bunches website.