My local walmart sells ‘Lavender’ potted plants from bonnieplants.com. Does anyone know if these are the more palatable ‘English Lavender’ or one of the other varieties (French, Portugese, etc)?
I made quite a study of lavender many years ago. Decided on Lavandula angustifolia: English Lavender, True Lavender. Went our local nursery and luckily found some plants with the latin name on them. Hubby grabbed some hidicote lavender, Could not talk him out of it. Very different results in flower size, and scent. I would look for the latin name Lavandula angustifolia: English Lavender, True Lavender.
That’s the brand (Bonnie) of Lavender that I buy at my Walmart, too. I highly recommend it. Very ‘scented’ and a pretty plant. Blooms nicely when fertilized with a Bloom Booster.
I can’t keep it through the winter, but I am planting 6-9 of them this season for a number of Christmas gifts I want to make.
Lavender Sugar (for tea and topping off pastries)
Lavender Soap
Lavender Blueberry Jam
Hoping for a DRY season so my Lavender will be happy. :)