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Lavender FrenchLavandula dentata French

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Any enquiries can be directed to:

HERB HERBERT P/ LPO Box 24 Monbulk

Victoria 3793 AUSTRALIA

E-mail: herb@herbherbert.com

HERB HERBERT FAVOURITE HERBS

Height and Spread60cm/ 39in

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genus of 21 aromatic perennials and shrubs that PARTS USEDare found throughout Mediterranean regions, the Flowers, oilMiddle East and India. Lavenders are among theA

most popular plants for herb gardens, having subtle PROPERTIEScoloring and delightful fragrance. The hardier kinds An aromatic, ton ic herb with sweet scent. It relaxesmake attractive hedges, while tender variants may be spasms, benefits the digestion, stimulates the circulationgrown un der cover. Lavender differs in habit, foliage and uterus and lowers fever.and flower color, which range from typical lavender-

blue to various shades of purp le and white. USES OF THE H ERBCulinary

DESCRIPTION Fresh flowers are crystallized or added to jams, iceLavender dentata French is a late spring to summer- creams, and vinegar.flowering shrub with thick silver-grey, slightly jagged Medicinaledged leaves. Th e light purple flowers appear on In ternally for indigestion, depression, anxiety, tensionstalks up to 60cm / 39in tall. headaches, migraine and bronchial complaints.

Externally for burns, sunburn, rheumatism,muscular pain, cold sores and insect bites.AromaticFlowers are popular for use in potpourri andother crafts. The color holds well when

dried.

EconomicO il is used in perfumery and to iletries.

CULTIVATIONWell-drained soil in an o pen, sunny position.Trim hedges and cut specimen plants back inspring to encourage bush iness. Lavenderbecomes woody with age and are best replacedevery 3-4 years.

H ARVESTFlowers are picked as they begin to open andused fresh, distilled for o il or d ried for use ininfusions and crafts.