NATURE LIVING
Lavender needs a little more care than many hardier plants , but it ’ s worth putting in that extra effort . Aside from their delicate , light purple flowers , lavender plants produce a fragrance that fills your whole yard and wafts on down the street . These benefits aren ’ t limited to the months when the flowers are blooming : Spanish lavender flowers make fantastic additions to dried flower arrangements and work well as pressed flowers . The blossoms of French lavender retain their scent when dried and are a popular addition to potpourri and sachets for longterm enjoyment .
Some gardeners recommend growing lavender from seed to help plants adapt to their environment right from the time they germinate . However , if you prefer to avoid the extra work of dealing with seedlings , you can buy ready-grown shrubs and transplant them into your garden [ source : Sink ]. Lavender plants grow up to three or four feet high ( 0.9 to 1.2 meters ) and tend to grow outward at least as much . Lavender can be considered both an annual and a perennial , depending on specific type and location . Some varieties will grow throughout the year , especially in mild or warm climates , in which case the lavender is a perennial . In places with harsher winters it may be necessary to start new plants after the cold season is finished , and those plants are considered annuals
By : McCoy
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