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Well, of course it’s lavender – or more accurately, Lavandula.Nothing else in the world smells like lavender. Savvy designers know to plant it where it will be brushed against in passing, releasing that inimitable scent.We grow a dozen varieties of this classic Mediterranean-born beauty. We can’t do justice to them all, so here’s a snapshot of three favorite modern introductions. They all perform best in full sun, and are hardy in USDA Zones 5 – 9.Lavandula angustifolia Big Time Blue PP24827&nb

Yes, it’s Lavandula, all right. Nothing else can match the fresh, clean fragrance of this legendary herb. We know that fragrance well, since we grow 12 varieties in several species. Let’s look at more of them, shall we?Earlier, we examined L. angustifolia, a.k.a. English lavender, and L. stoechas, a.k.a. Spanish lavender. This time, let’s take a look at a hybrid: L. intermedia , a.k.a. Lavandin. This cross combines the assets of two species: L. angustifolia and L. latifolia, a.k.a. Por