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Lavender- Lavandula

Lavender has short , fat spikes of dark purple flowers topped by butterfly wing cracts and grows upto 90cm tall.

Lavender requires very well drained soil and plenty of sun. Lavenders hybridize easily , most do not come true from seed and they are propagated through heel cuttings taken in mid to late summer.

Infusion of lavender may be applied as a compress to ease headaches and are sometimes take internally for anxiety and nervous exhausition. Lavender essential oil is applied to sunburn, burns and scalds or used as a massage oil for tension headaches, migraine and muscular aches and pains. Inhaling the the fragance of lavender flowers or oil can be very calming, anti-depressive and may help relieve insomnia. The oil is applied to prevent and relieve insect bites and discourages head lice.

Lavender  flowers are used to flavour sugar for making cakes, biscuits,meringues , ice creams and desserts. They can be added to vinegar ,marmalade or jam or cooked with blackcurrants or soft fruit mixtures.

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