Lavender allardii needs good sun exposure and well-drained and fertile soil.
As other species of lavender, tolerate dry conditions after established .
This species is suitable for humid and hot areas like sub-tropics but it is important that the soil has good drainage to prevent fungus.
It is also desirable to have space between plants to allow air circulation (frequent pruning).
In winter it is advisable to protect them from the cold.
Lavender 'allardi'
Lavandula x allardii
The allardii Lavender is a lamiaceae and can grow up to 40 cm.
Presents purple flowering and the leaves are gently serrated, pointed, greenish gray and both are extremely fragrant.
This plant comes from the intersection of Lavendula dentata with lavandula angustifolia.
The Lavandula allardii well as other species of lavandula has origin in the Mediterranean and regions with similar climates.
In cooking it can be used in chicken dishes and the flowers in salads, giving it color and flavor.
For medical uses lavender is used to treat restlessness, tension, headache, and insomnia.
Lavender allardii keep away the flies and moths and is still used in the manufacture of soaps, oils, candles and potpourri.
Lavender
Highly cultivated for the extraction of essential oil and widely used in perfumery and hygiene products.