LAVENDER

Lavendula angustifolia


TYPE OF PLANT: [BEE & BUTTERFLY NECTAR] [BIRD FOOD] [HERB]


Habitat: Sunny, well-drained, sheltered position.

Habit: Herb. Height 30-90 cm. Dwarf Munstead variety suitable for containers and good for attracting butterflies.

Flower Colour: Lavender. Flowers July-September.

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Nectar Plant for: Bees and Scarce Swallowtail Butterflies.

Food Plant for: Birds. Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Tits thought to eat seeds.


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