What is the French lavender?
French lavender is a permanent, shrub herbal plant with interesting leaves and purple flowers valued for their scent. Its scientific name is lavandula dentata and another common name is lavender lavender. The French lavender came from Spain and can be poured in the wild in most Western Europe. The French lavender had historically several interesting uses and is still used for some purposes outside the garden. It produces a beautiful garden plant in a slight climate with warm winters and can also be grown as a house plant.
French lavender usually grows to a height of about 1 to 3 feet (0.3 to 0.9 m) and spreads as wide as high. Long narrow leaves grow in a radial arrangement with a floral stem rising center. The leaves are silvery gray green color, with marginal edges like ferns and have a distinct aroma like flowers.
Flowers of French lavender plants Btvůrce from early summer to autumn and may appear after CEa year in the internal environment. They grow in pointed clusters of individual flowers at the tip of the stem and move from darker bluish purple on lavender in color. Flowers have a fragrance that has been described as fresh and clean and is used in many fragrant products.
The original original area of the French lavender is southern and eastern Spain and the plant has naturalized to many areas of Europe. It is used in a slight climate with mild winters and slight precipitation. Preferred habitats include open wooded areas, thickets and meadows and growth in different soil conditions.
French lavender and other varieties have several historical uses. The ancient Romans used it to the smell of public spas, the Greeks used it healing to treat several diseases, such as insomnia and back pain and Egyptians submerged Shrouds in it before wrapping the dead. Currently, plant oil is used in fragranttoilet needs and candles; Dried flowers are also used for Potourri and dried stems are burned like incense. It is assumed that the smell has a calming, peaceful effect.
In the gardens, French lavender is often used flower beds, boundaries, edges, containers and natural looking areas and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is a very low maintenance race. It should be planted in a well -draining soil and the soil should be allowed to dry between watering to avoid moisture -related problems such as root rot. It can be trimmed or gripped back to stimulate a full thick shape. In areas with rough winter, it is necessary to protect from the cold or bring in to the warmer weather.