Grow in average, dry to medium, well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. This one does much better weathering cold climates than others. This is a versatile garden perennial that should be considered for a wide variety of uses and not just relegated to a corner of the herb garden. They look fabulous as a hedge or edging, in perennial or annual bedding, herb  or scented garden, or mixed in with other sun loving plants. Can be particularly effective when massed. Used for sachets and potpourris, cut fresh or dried.   Lavandula angustifolia, has been a mainstay of herb gardens for many years. Not a native to England, but  primarily from the Mediterranean region.  The name English Lavender stuck,  since it does better than others in their cold climate.  This “true lavender” is commercially planted for harvesting its oils for use in perfumes. Lavender flowers and foliage are also popular additions to sachets and potpourris. English lavender varieties are more often used for culinary purposes than other types of lavender. This is a semi-woody plant that typically grows to 1.5-3’.  Narrow, gray-green leaves (to 2 1/2” long) on square stems.  Purple flowers appear in terminal spikes in spring  through summer.  Both foliage and flowers are highly aromatic.  Leaves are evergreen in warm winter climates.