Genus Lavandula

The most comprehensive and authoritative account of lavenders to be published to date; focusing on their worldwide importance as garden plants, and as a mainstay of the perfumery and aromatherapy industries.

39 species, numerous hybrids and almost 400 cultivars are described, bringing together taxonomy, distribution, history and cultivation. Illustrated with 31 full page colour paintings, numerous colour photographs, line drawings and distribution maps.