Product Description
Rows of Lavender Canvas Prints
Rows of Lavender Canvas Prints
Lavender is a type of plant found on almost all continents. It has a purplish color. It has a color named after it, called lavendar. It has Latin and scientific name is Lavandula. Lavenders originated around the Mediterranean in poor, rocky soils and mild coastal climates, consequently, most lavender species prefer a Mediterranean like climate, where summers are long, sunny, and warm, and where winters are mild. Lavender requires full sun to grow and produce well, but areas with extremely hot summers and/or warm winters may not be suited to commercial lavender cultivation hardiness zones 7 or 8. Extremely hot weather can hinder growth and reduce lavender quality and it also requires a cold period to induce good flowering. Some lavender can be grown above however, Lavender grown in well-drained soils can withstand colder winters. Lavender does best in a low humidity climates, and if grown in areas of high humidity it is far more prone to fungal diseases. If grown in a more humid environment, plant spacing should be increased. Lavenders are also used in cake decorating, because the flowers can become candied. Sometimes they are used in flavoring baked goods and chocolate desserts, and sometimes they use it to make a very delicious lavender sugar. Lavender flowers are also used to make tea. Some people make lavender syrup, which is used to make lavender scones and lavender marshmallows.
