An essential to all herb gardens, Vera Lavender is an excellent pollinator! Bees love the purple flower-like spears. Vera Lavender also has a bush habitat, making them great for borders in gardens. Besides being gorgeous in the garden, bakers also like to add the subtle flavor of lavender to their baked bread and custard desserts for flair. The best planting time is spring to early summer or early fall. Harvest is usually mid-summer mornings when the flowers are at their most fragrant.