LAVENDER: 4 Easy Steps to grow LAVENDER at Home!| What are the uses of Lavender?
Lavender is a light purple or light pinkish purple flowering plant. With its wonderful aroma; it comes under Mint family ” Lamiaceae ”. The specialty of this plant is that it is easy to grow, drought tolerant and needs less care. There are over 450 varieties of Lavender. There are many more facts to know about this lovely plant. Let’s have a glance at its brief history. Brief History : It is believed that the origin of Lavender is Mediterranean, Middle East and India. The word ‘lavender’ is derived from Latin word ‘ lavare ’ which means “ to wash ”. How to grow Lavender Plant ? Growing Techniques: Following steps must be considered to grow Lavender plants. 1. Choose sunny & sheltered location: Since lavender is Mediterranean Herb; it needs hot and sunny locations. Choose a place in your garden where it will receive sunlight for at least 8 hours a day. Also the place should be sheltered to protect the plan...