Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Condiment  Tea

The following uses are for L. angustifolia, they should also apply to this hybrid:- Leaves, petals and flowering tips - raw. Used as a condiment in salads, soups, stews etc[2, 15, 183]. They provide a very aromatic flavour[7] and are too strong to be used in any quantity[K]. The fresh or dried flowers are used as a tea[183]. The fresh flowers are also crystallized or added to jams, ice-creams, vinegars etc as a flavouring[238]. An essential oil from the flowers is used as a food flavouring[183].

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Antihalitosis  Antiseptic  Antispasmodic  Aromatherapy  Aromatic  Carminative  Cholagogue  Diuretic  
Nervine  Sedative  Stimulant  Stomachic  Tonic

The following uses are for L. angustifolia, they should also apply to this hybrid:- Lavender is a commonly used household herbal remedy. An essential oil obtained from the flowers is antihalitosis, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, carminative, cholagogue, diuretic, nervine, sedative, stimulant, stomachic and tonic[4, 7, 9, 21, 165, 238]. It is not often used internally, though it is a useful carminative and nervine[4]. It is mainly used externally where it is an excellent restorative and tonic - when rubbed into the temples, for example, it can cure a nervous headache, and it is a delightful addition to the bath-water[4]. Its antiseptic properties also make it useful in the treatment of burns, sunburn, scalds, bites, vaginal discharge, anal fissure etc, where it also soothes the affected part of the body and can prevent the formation of permanent scar tissue[4, 238]. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy. Its keyword is 'Immune system'[210].

Companion  Essential  Hedge  Hedge  Incense  Pot-pourri  Repellent

Agroforestry uses: Lavender is excellent for attracting pollinators and beneficial insects. It can also be used as a ground cover, hedge, or ornamental plant. Its essential oils have pest-repellent properties, making it beneficial in organic farming. Landscape Uses: Alpine garden, Border, Container, Ground cover, Massing, Rock garden, Seashore, Specimen. The following uses are for the closely related L. angustifolia, they should also apply to this hybrid:- The essential oil that is obtained from the flowers is exquisitely scented and has a very wide range of applications, both in the home and commercially. It is commonly used in soap making, in making high quality perfumes (it is also used in 'Eau de Cologne'), it is also used as a detergent and cleaning agent, a food flavouring etc[21, 46, 57, 171, 238] and as an insect repellent[201]. Yields of 0.8 - 1% of the oil are obtained[7]. When growing the plant for its essential oil content, it is best to harvest the flowering stems as soon as the flowers have faded[245]. The aromatic leaves and flowers are used in pot-pourri[238] and as an insect repellent in the linen cupboard etc[14, 18, 20]. They are also said to repel mice[20]. The flowering stems, once the flowers have been removed for use in pot-pourri etc, can be tied in small bundles and burnt as incense sticks[245]. Can be grown as a low hedge, responding well to trimming[29]. 1. Nectary - Flowers rich in nectar and pollen: Yes – Lavender flowers are well-known for being rich in nectar and pollen, attracting a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. 2. Wildlife - Food (Fruit, Seeds, Leaf litter, Shelter, Nesting, Roosting): No – While lavender attracts many insects for its nectar, it does not produce fruit or seeds that are widely consumed by birds or mammals. Its foliage is not typically dense enough to provide shelter, nesting, or roosting sites for wildlife. 3. Invertebrate Shelter (Overwintering sites, Leaf litter, Groundcover): Yes – Lavender’s dense, woody stems and leaf litter can offer shelter and overwintering sites for invertebrates, especially beneficial insects. 4. Pest Confuser (Smell): Yes – Lavender’s strong scent is often used as a natural pest deterrent, confusing and repelling pests such as moths, mosquitoes, and flies.

Special Uses

Attracts Wildlife  Food Forest  Hedge  Hedge  Scented Plants