Lavandula x intermedia

A larger version of the lavender bush with a blue/grey tinge to the flowers. it is a sterile hybrid plant (crossed between true/english and spike lavender) and holds similar properties to the natural Lavender. It is hardier and easier to grow - as the lower elevations required make it an easier crop to produce.

allergen declaration: not to use for burns or damage from UV rays. 

uses: For headaches and migraines, rub a few drops of diluted peppermint and lavender oil on your temples. Add a few drops of lavender oil to your pillow or create a DIY linen spray for a restful sleep. Use in a diffuser or inhale directly for anytime grounding and calming.

It has large flower heads, can handle humidity, it produces the strongest fragrance and is also good for low hedging - as can been seen in all the tourism photos of Provence in France where visitors flock in July (mid summer) to see the never-ending rows of spiky blue buns that fill the air in the entire region with the musky warmth of Lavender oils.

It is an important crop in the Luberon which produces much of the oils for the French perfume industry.

These are drought tolerant plants that love plenty of sun and are as hardy as old boots, while attracting bees and butterflies in profusion.

Naturally they make excellent cut flowers which last well.