Author(s): Virginia McNaughton

Gardening

The first comprehensive study to enable the reader to decipher the intricacies of lavender identification. Over 200 lavender species and cultivars are described in detail, including a specific chapter on New Zealand. Other chapters detail cultivation, propagation, pests and diseases, classification, botanical history and provide brief descriptions of uses. Combined with original photographs and line drawings this book will not only act as an important aid to lavender enthusiasts but also inspire with a wealth of lavender cultivars that are adaptable, hardy and dependable.