Can be found growing wild or cultivated on the dry Mid-August,
Honey and lavender day hills
between 600 and 1 500 metres. It gives a refined essence which
is much appreciated for its aromatic qualities.
Aspic or large lavender.
Grows wild up to 600 - 800 metres altitude. Its essence is very
camphorated and is used in paints and varnishes.
Lavandin.
This is a hybrid crossing true and and aspic lavender and does
not reproduce naturally. Lavandin is very resistant and grown
for its profligate harvest. It's the most frequently cultivated
lavender in gardens in Provence. There are a number of types
of lavandin ( grosso, abrial, super, etc...)
