Frequently asked questions

Lavender (Scientific Name: Lavandula) is one of the most fragrant and highly versatile herbs that you can grow. As you may already know, lavender is used in essential oils, perfumes, in aromatherapy, in traditional herbal medicine and in the kitchen as a culinary herb. Here are some other interesting facts about lavender that you may not know: The name Lavender comes from the Latin verb, "lavare," which means to wash Lavender comes from the same family as mint Over 2500 years ago, lavender was used in ancient Egypt during the mummification process Back in the Elizabethan times, when baths weren't common practice, lavender was used to perfume clothes and bed linen The scent of lavender deters mice, flies, mosquitoes and other pests from the area Lavender oil can be used to soothe aching muscles and joints, reduce anxiety and stress, and to induce sleep It is a commonly used ingredient in potpourri Nectar from lavender plants are used to make high quality honey In the language of flowers, lavender can mean devotion, luck, success, happiness or distrust Lavender plants don't produce seeds; propagation is done by cutting or root divisions Most lavender plants are blue or purple, but there are some varieties that come in pink and yellow