Lavender
Aromatic HerbsBeginner to Intermediate

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Wissenschaftlicher Name

Lavandula angustifolia

Familie

Lamiaceae

Herkunft

Mediterranean region

Typ

Perennial shrub

90-200 days first year; perennial thereafter

Kulinarische Verwendung

Geschmack: Floral, sweet, slightly camphoraceous

  • Herbes de Provence blend
  • Lavender honey
  • Baked goods and desserts
  • Infused sugars
  • Cocktails and lemonades

Pflanzkalender

Drinnen säen

FebruaryMarch

Draußen säen

AprilMay

Ernte

JuneJulyAugust

Gesundheitsvorteile

  • Renowned calming and sleep-promoting effects
  • May reduce anxiety and stress
  • Traditional headache remedy
  • Antiseptic properties for minor burns
  • May help with depression