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Price range: $12.50 through $32.00
Lavandula angustifolia
Compact variety of English lavender which is low in camphor, making it ideal for culinary as well as herbal use. Lavender is an important relaxing herb, having a soothing and relaxing affect upon the nervous system. The flowering spikes can be dried and used internally in a tincture, though the extracted essential oil is more commonly used. The essential oil is much more gentle in its action than most other essential oils and can be safely applied direct to the skin as an antiseptic to help heal wounds, burns etc. An essential oil obtained from the flowers is antihalitosis, powerfully antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, carminative, cholagogue, diuretic, nervine, sedative, stimulant, stomachic and tonic. It is mainly used externally, for example rubbed into the temples to cure headaches, or added to bath water. Both flowers and leaves can also be made into a herbal tea. Leaves, petals and flowering tips can be used raw as a condiment in salads, soups, stews etc. The fresh flowers can also be crystallized or added to jams, ice-creams, vinegars etc as a flavouring. The flavour is very strong, so use sparingly.
Aromatic grey foliage and small fine purple-blue flowers on short spikes in summer. It does best in Mediterranean climates similar to its native habitat, characterised by wet winters and dry summers. Sandy soil preferred but does fine on clay as long as it is well drained. Full sun. Frost hardy. Fire resistant species. Height 40 x spread 40cm.
Certified organic plant.
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
