Grown in the Provence region of France, blue lavender, also known as lavandin, is a hybrid species between English lavender (L. angustifolia ) and Portuguese lavender (L. latifolia ). The intense color of the flower buds makes this variety desirable for use in crafts when visual presentation counts. Their scent is just as impressive, albeit more medicinal than other lavenders due to the presence of camphor.
Lavender is a perennial shrubby plant in the mint family easily recognized by its tall spikes of blue-purple aromatic flowers. It is one of the most popular herbs in the world, especially when it comes to cosmetics and spa products. In fact, because it was a favorite bath and perfume herb to the ancient Romans, they named it after the Latin word lavare , which means “to wash.”
Harness the floral bouquet of lavender in herbal pillows, sachets, potpourri mixtures and incense blends. The dried buds are baked into cookies, scones, breads and cakes. They’re also added to tea blends. In fact, lavender is the “secret” ingredient that offsets the flavor of bergamot in Lady Earl Grey tea (itself a variation on the wildly popular Earl Grey tea.
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