Narrow-leaved lavender – a compact, perennial semi-shrub growing from 30 to 60 cm high, characterized by dense stems and dense, sessile leaves with a silvery-green coloration and delicate fuzz. The plant prefers sunny locations and well-drained soils – gravelly, sandy-clay, or rocky, moderately fertile, but capable of growing even in poor substrates.
Lavender flowers are large, bright, bluish-purple, gathered in dense inflorescences. Blooming lasts from July to August, while the plant's aroma is particularly rich. Thanks to its strong scent, lavender attracts insects and is widely used as a decorative element on terraces, borders, in winter gardens and groups with other herbs.
Lavender possesses many useful properties: in folk medicine – analgesic, antiseptic, toning; in cooking – a meat spice; in household use – a fabric freshener and moth repellent. In the perfume industry, the plant is valued for its characteristic scent. It is hardy, but at cold temperatures requires light covering. Thanks to drought resistance and disease resistance, lavender easily fits into any garden ensemble, creating a pleasant atmosphere and aromatic background.
