Lavender (Lavendula spp.) is a popular, fragrant perennial with gray-green foliage, upright flower spikes, and a compact shrub growth habit that reaches about three feet. Flowers usually bloom in summer and have a signature scent that is somewhat spicy but also calming. More @Wikipedia
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