What an amazing smell!
Lavender is not only gorgeous but the smell lasts a very long time, even after the flowers have been dried. Because of the strong smell, deer will avoid it – always a plus here in NJ.
It looks wonderful in your garden, makes a nice sachet, keeps bugs out of your drawers and helps you relax and sleep better.
Have you ever seen photos of the lavender fields in Provence, France?
This hearty plant comes in more than 450 varieties and does best in well-drained slightly alkaline soil with mediocre nutrition and full sun. Some protection from the afternoon sun is a bonus. It’s a great plant for pollinators too. It is drought-tolerant so once it’s established, don’t water it too much.
If you’d like to see large plantings of lavender near our area, be sure to visit Orchard View Lavender Farm in Port Murray, NJ. It’s free to walk around and take photos. They say that their English varieties will typically start to bloom in June and the French don't bloom until July. They have a lovely little shop too.
Even though it’s woody, it will dangle over a wall if planted on the edge. My ‘Munstead’ lavender has been doing just that for over 20 years.
You’ll love this plant.