Lavender Plant - Lavender 'Ellagance Snow'

Description

Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Snow' is a compact evergreen shrub with silver-grey foliage and long flower spikes, pure white and very fragrant. It flowers from June to September, and will flower in its first year, reading a height of 11-15" (30-40 cms) with a spread of 9-15" (25-40 cms). Like all lavenders, it is happy in full sun, in a well-drained soil. It's happy in the border, or can be planted to create a hedge. 'Ellagance Snow' is easy to care for. Keep it trimmed to encourage more flowers. It is also very happy in a container.

Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

• Hardy perennial.
• Reaches a height of 11-15" (30-40 cm).
• Bushy habit.
• Likes full sun and free-draining soil.
• Drought tolerant.
• Will grow happily in a container in a sunny spot.
• Does not tolerate waterlogging.
• Makes a good cut flower
• Cut back when flowering is over.
• Attractive to bees and butterflies.
• Rabbit/deer resistant.

• Culinary uses
• Dried lavender flowers can be used in salads and dressings.
• Dried flowers can be used to make lavender ice cream.
• Nectar makes high-quality honey.
• Lavender flowers go well with chocolate.
• Flowers sometimes blended with black, green or herbal teas.

• Medicinal Uses
• Can soothe headaches.
• Can calm nerves and act as a relaxant. Can also relieve depression.
• Eases flatulence, fainting, dizziness or halitosis.
• Lavender oil has antiseptic and antiflammatory properties.
• Has antifungal properties.
• Can be used as a decongestant.
• Is a mild sedative and pain killer.
• Can ease insect bites and stings.
• Can minimise scarring and help heal wounds.
• Is great for tired or tense muscles, sprains or rheumatism.

• Other Uses
• Dried flower arrangements.
• Useful as an ingredient in pot-pourri.
• Lavender sachets.
• Ideal for wedding confetti.

Disclaimer
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