With abundant sunshine and rocky soil, we have perfect conditions for growing organic lavender. Overlooking the Santa Rosa Valley in Southern California, we get fresh breezes from the Pacific Ocean.
There are two lavender species grown for use in aromatherapy. We grow each for it's chosen quality. Angustifolia or "English Lavender" for it's sweet aroma and vibrant indigo color. Intermedia or "French Lavender" for it's bold aroma and abundant harvest.
Lavandula angustifolia
Often called "English Lavender" or "True Lavender"
Small shrub from 24"30"
The hardiest of all lavender species.
Produces small quantities of high quality oil.
Ideal for culinary use in sweet dishes.
Lavandula x intermedia
Often called Lavindin, is a cross between English lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) and spike lavender (lavandula latfolia).
The most common lavender
Small shrub from 30"-36"
Longer stems than Lavandula angustifolia.
Produces more oil than Lavandula angustifolia.
Ideal for culinary use in savory dishes.
Lavender Facts
There are over 25 species and 300 different varieties or "cultivars" of lavender.
Lavender oil is complex with over 180 constituents.
The lavender plant is available with flowers in colors ranging from deep purple to white as well as pink and yellow.
Lavender is part of the mint family along with many other aromatic herbs such as thyme, oregano and sage.
Some lavenders are grown for their abundance of essential oil, while others, developed for their extended flowering period as landscape plants, have little fragrance.
