Spanish lavender is not reliably hardy in these rough winter parts, but their blooms are so enchanting I may plant some anyway. With its quirky blooms that look like a cross between rabbit ears and a pineapple, this is a whimsical bit of prettiness, thriving in drier climes and locations, and the perfect plant to lend some cooling aspects to a hot summer garden.
While I don’t drink liquor anymore, I can still make a mean lavender martini, and I’ll make one for you if our paths cross some muggy summer day or night – it’s a delight for the sunny season, and I’ll garnish it with a sprig from a more hardy variety from the garden.
