This was a beautiful
Lavendula angustifola in full bloom last night in Chagrin Falls. Sorry I'm not sure which cultivar it is, maybe 'Hidcote' or 'Munstead'. It is an angustifola because it has narrow leaves and that is what angustifola means in latin. Those are the two hardiest for the Northeast area. They would be my number one choices to use in cooking. An
L. x. intermedia called 'Provence' would also be acceptable. Here is my latest post for The Herb Companion magazine called
Now is the Time to Prune Lavender. It includes my favorite lavender lemonade recipe from my friends at
The Rosemary House with an addition of hibiscus flowers from my friend,
Tufa Girl in Texas. Hope you enjoy it! Doing this early 'cause we have places to go and things to do later! Hope you stay cool wherever you may be.
