What to Do With Lavender Flowers From Provence
The region surrounding Provence, France, is a major lavender producing area. The Mediterranean climate provides fairly mild winters and hot summers, conditions in which lavender thrives. Does this Spark an idea?
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About Lavender
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Lavender is a fragrant herb in the genus Lavandula. Several varieties exist, including Munstead and English lavender. This multi-branched small shrub prefers full sun and rocky soil. Flowers ranging from white to dark purple grow on stalks of 1 to 2 feet in length in summer.
Dried Bouquets and Wreaths
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You may make a simple bouquet with just a few dried lavender flower spikes or you may use more and add other dried flowers. Wreaths made with lavender flower spikes give a long-lasting fragrance. Bee balm, statice and baby's breath blend well with lavender in wreaths.
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Teas and Culinary Dishes
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Tea made from fresh or dried lavender flowers is an approved remedy for insomnia and restlessness in Germany, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. An article on the website of Herb Companion magazine provides eight recipes containing lavender, including strawberry-lavender spritzer and lavender bread pudding.
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