Purple Plant is on the Defensive (IMAGE) University of British Columbia Okanagan campus Caption Lavender has a natural ability to attract bees and deter other insects that can harm it. Credit UBC Okanagan Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.