Lavender

By 1930, the book A Dictionary of Color identified three major shades of lavender—[floral] lavender, lavender gray, and lavender blue, and in addition a fourth… Read More »How Many Shades Of Lavender Are There?

Lavender (also known as Lavandula by botanists) is a shrub (similar to herbs, but larger) that belongs to the Lamiaceae family, making it a close… Read More »Are Lilacs And Lavender In The Same Family?

From infusing lemonade to creating your own body scrub, these fun crafts will provide inspiration for what to do with lavender beyond just admiring the… Read More »What Can You Do With Fresh Lavender?

How to make lavender water Bring 100ml water up to a fast boil. Pour this over 2 tablespoons of fresh or dried lavender flowers in… Read More »How Do You Make Lavender Water?

While clearly its fragrant, calming aroma has always been appreciated throughout history, it has recently become one of the most popular scents used in aromatherapy,… Read More »Does Lavender Smell Good?

Lavender and roses are a classic, pretty pairing. Shrub roses and floribunda rose varieties are prime choices as companion plants for lavender. Roses do well… Read More »What Looks Nice With Lavender?

English lavender is often used as a culinary herb. English lavender is often used as a culinary herb. Savor lavender in the kitchen as well… Read More »Is English Lavender Edible?

Lavender has richer blue tone than purple that appears darker because of richer red tone. Purple is the color traditionally used by the royalty and… Read More »What’S The Difference Between Light Purple And Lavender?

What Are Possible Health Benefits of Lavender? May Help Improve Sleep. Could Help Treat Skin Blemishes. May Offer a Natural Remedy for Pain. Reduce Blood… Read More »What Are The Benefits Of Lavender?

Today, lavender is primarily used for relaxation and wound healing because of the anti inflammatory property and the ability to boost collagen production. It doesn’t… Read More »Does Lavender Have Caffeine?