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By any name, these full-figured beauties are gorgeous in annual pots or the southern perennial garden. The fat, eye-catching flowers display prominently on sturdy, upright stems and are among the earliest of lavenders to bloom. This fragrant, useful species is a striking annual in cooler areas. Hardy in warm climates. pictured above:  Lavandula stoechas Butterfly Garden™ Poppin' Pink PPAF A 2027 Fresh Pick Long blooming. Bright pink flowers on sturdy, compact foliage. Hardy for Zones

Ornamental herbs are all about fragrant foliage, fabulous texture, and hardworking garden appeal. From landscape favorites to patio-perfect picks, these versatile plants add a fresh twist to perennial programs and give customers plenty of reasons to stop and sniff! Mmmmm… What’s that smell? Wait, don’t tell me – it’s lavender, of course! Few plants can match lavenders' fresh, soothing fragrance and timeless appeal. Loved for centuries, these fragrant favorites bri

Mmmmm… What’s that smell? Wait, don’t tell me – it’s lavender, of course! Yes, it’s Lavandula, all right. Nothing else can match the calming, clean fragrance of this legendary herb. That marvelous fresh scent gave the genus its name. Lavender is from lavare, Latin for “to wash.” It’s been used for that purpose for millennia. Mediterranean lavenders have a multi-functional, timeless appeal, making them an essen