Herbs Encyclopedia
Lavandula × intermedia 'Grosso' (Grosso Lavandin)
The commercial lavender king — vigorous hybrid (60–90 cm tall, 90–120 cm wide) dominating Provence's purple fields. Highest oil yield of any lavender. Violet-blue flowers on long stems. Hardy to...
Lavandula × intermedia 'Grosso' (Grosso Lavandin)
The commercial lavender king — vigorous hybrid (60–90 cm tall, 90–120 cm wide) dominating Provence's purple fields. Highest oil yield of any lavender. Violet-blue flowers on long stems. Hardy to...
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' (Munstead Lav...
Gertrude Jekyll's classic lavender — lighter blue, slightly taller (35–50 cm), and earlier-flowering than 'Hidcote.' Over 100 years in cultivation. More forgiving for beginners. Hardy to −20°C (zones 5–8). Same...
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' (Munstead Lav...
Gertrude Jekyll's classic lavender — lighter blue, slightly taller (35–50 cm), and earlier-flowering than 'Hidcote.' Over 100 years in cultivation. More forgiving for beginners. Hardy to −20°C (zones 5–8). Same...
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Hidcote Laven...
The benchmark dark-flowered English lavender — compact (30–45 cm), intensely fragrant, deep violet-purple. Perfect for hedging, containers, and cooking. Hardy to −20°C (zones 5–8). Full sun, lean soil, excellent drainage....
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Hidcote Laven...
The benchmark dark-flowered English lavender — compact (30–45 cm), intensely fragrant, deep violet-purple. Perfect for hedging, containers, and cooking. Hardy to −20°C (zones 5–8). Full sun, lean soil, excellent drainage....
Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)
English lavender is the Mediterranean's most beloved aromatic perennial, prized for its calming scent, culinary flowers, and exceptional bee-attracting qualities. Hardy to -25°C in well-drained soil, it thrives on neglect...
Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)
English lavender is the Mediterranean's most beloved aromatic perennial, prized for its calming scent, culinary flowers, and exceptional bee-attracting qualities. Hardy to -25°C in well-drained soil, it thrives on neglect...
Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop)
A tall, elegant North American perennial with lavender-blue flower spikes and sweet anise fragrance. One of the finest herbal teas — naturally sweet, needing no sweetener. Hardy to −25°C (zones...
Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop)
A tall, elegant North American perennial with lavender-blue flower spikes and sweet anise fragrance. One of the finest herbal teas — naturally sweet, needing no sweetener. Hardy to −25°C (zones...
Nepeta × faassenii (Catmint)
An ornamental superstar — billowing clouds of lavender-blue flowers from late spring to autumn. Sterile hybrid requiring almost no care. Hardy to −30°C (zones 3–8). Shear after first flowering for...
Nepeta × faassenii (Catmint)
An ornamental superstar — billowing clouds of lavender-blue flowers from late spring to autumn. Sterile hybrid requiring almost no care. Hardy to −30°C (zones 3–8). Shear after first flowering for...