The Sweet Smell of Success - Lavandula angustifolia
Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Nov 13th 2025
Mmmmm… What’s that smell?
Wait, don’t tell me – it’s lavender, of course!
Yes, it’s Lavandula, all right. Nothing else can match the calming, clean fragrance of this legendary herb. That marvelous fresh scent gave the genus its name. Lavender is from lavare, Latin for “to wash.” It’s been used for that purpose for millennia.
Mediterranean lavenders have a multi-functional, timeless appeal, making them an essen