Although it is adorned with its famous purple blooms, French lavender is not as fragrant as English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). In warm, frost-free climates, French lavender blooms year-round.

The beautiful purple blooms and calming scent of lavender have made this herb a popular garden perennial. But while many […] ...

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or English lavender, is more common and hardier. Prune it lightly after the first flowering and then after the last flush has faded. Article continues below How to prune French or Spanish lavender ...