Enjoy and spread around the soothing aroma of lavender in your own garden or patio. Take advantage of the fragrant foliage and flowers by planting in high-traffic areas, like along walkways. The enticing scent of the flowers and foliage makes lavender a favorite for herb gardens and in borders. Lavender can also be kept in patio containers. Sun loving and drought tolerant, lavender requires less water once established. Lavender is a low-growing shrub native to the Mediterranean region, tolerant of heat and excellent for waterwise, pollinator-attracting gardens. It pairs well with many other dry garden favorites, such as cacti and succulents. Leaves are tyically grayish green and flowers in the blue-purple-violet realm, appearing on spikes. Lavender require good drainage in order to avoid root rot problems. If your soil is on the heavy side, consider growing lavender in a planter, raised bed or rock garden. Your plant will arrive fully rooted in a 2.5-quart grower pot.