Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia, L. stoechas

flower

Spikes of small purple flowers of a sub-shrub from the mountains of southern France, grown between 600 and 2,000 m; infused, or sparingly in desserts and herbes de Provence.

Origin

Provence

Season (United States)

June to August · grows in your region

Preparation

Only lavender sold for cooking, or untreated.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Rosmarinic acid

Did you know?

Since 1981, true lavender has had its designation of origin, “Lavande fine de Haute-Provence”, reserved for plants grown above 800 m in four departments.