lavender
Lavender is very popular in Provence. This delicate flower can be used in potpourri sachets to add a lovely aroma to your home or closets. It can also be used for culinary purposes as in herbs de Provence.
An interesting use of the plant is in the production of lavender oil which has anti inflammatory as well as mosquito repellant properties.
Lavender can be grown wild or in gardens. The plants love sandy and gravelly soil.