Lavandula

Small shrub species such as Lavandula dentata, Lycium intricatum, Calicotome villosa, Osyris lanceolata, Jasminum fruticans, and Rhamnus oleoides characterize open woodlands and more degraded shrublands.

Southwest Iberian Mediterranean sclerophyllous and mixed forests 2008

Lavender is still grown in the Fairegarden, several varieties, some names we know, some are just Lavandula ssp like this variety that grows along the wall behind the main house that will be used in the project detailed below.

How To Make Lavender Wands « Fairegarden 2010

The material chosen from which to make the broom, after perusing the garden for likely candidates was the lavender, Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ that was growing nearby.

How To Make A Fairy Broom When The Need Arises « Fairegarden 2010

‘Pardon Me’, Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ and Lavandula ‘Provence’ in the foreground are a nice blend in the old gravel driveway bed of the garage, the harshest of growing conditions.

Think About Wildflowers « Fairegarden 2010

On the drier ridges (Monte Blanco), Halimium commutatum and H. halimifolium, rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis, lavender Lavandula stoechas, rockrose Cistus sp. and thymeThymus tomentosa grow with introduced stone pine Pinus pinea and Eucalyptus sp.

Doñana National Park, Spain 2008

As viewed from the center of the knot garden with the armillary sundail surrounded by Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ ready to pop open illuminated by the first rays of the day, it is time for the annual rose haircut.

Veilchenblau Gets a Trim « Fairegarden 2009

Lavandula - maybe look into the new mineral makeup that's out there...

Hello, Princess 2009

Evergreen oak woodlands (Quercus ilex, Q. suber), extensive and highly diverse shrublands with a large number of endemic species (i.e. species from the genera Cistus, Lavandula, Genista, Thymus, Erica, etc), and varied semi-natural grasslands, form a complex landscape pattern.

Southwest Iberian Mediterranean sclerophyllous and mixed forests 2008

Evergreen oak woodlands (Quercus ilex, Q. suber), extensive and highly diverse shrublands with a large number of endemic species (i.e. species from the genera Cistus, Lavandula, Genista, Thymus, Erica, etc.), and varied semi-natural grasslands form a complex landscape pattern.

Iberian sclerophyllous and semi-deciduous forests 2008

Lavender oil (Lavandula officinalis/angustifolia): Lavender oil has been used for centuries as a calming or sleep aid (depending on amount employed).

The Source Woodson Merrell 2008