Color:

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Perennial

Popular

Mint Family

Aromatic purple spikes with calming fragrance. Dried flower staple. Provence and English countryside symbol. Used in perfumes, aromatherapy, cooking. Fresh or dried use.

Bloom Season

Summer

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

WeddingSympathy

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 7 to 14 days

when properly cared for

Can be enjoyed fresh or left to dry naturally in the vase

Hang upside down in bundles for best dried results

Retains fragrance for months when dried

Minimal water needed - stems are woody

Can be used fresh or dried

If fresh, change water every 2-3 days

Lasts 7-10 days fresh

Hang upside down to dry

Fragrance Profile

Strong

Calming, herbaceous, sweet floral with camphor undertones

Safety Information

Toxic to Cats

Toxic to Dogs

Contains linalool and linalyl acetate which can cause nausea and vomiting in pets. Generally not dangerous in small amounts but should be kept away from pets.

Fun Facts

The name comes from Latin "lavare" meaning to wash - Romans used it in baths

Lavender fields in Provence, France attract millions of tourists annually

Queen Elizabeth I reportedly drank lavender tea to treat migraines

Lavender essential oil was used to treat soldiers' wounds in WWI when supplies ran low

Origin & History

Native to Mediterranean

Lavender is native to the Mediterranean region. Ancient Egyptians used it in mummification, Greeks and Romans in their baths. Medieval monks grew it in monastery gardens for medicine. French Provence became the lavender capital in the 19th century, and its fields remain iconic today.