Tag: Lavender

Lavender flowers represent purity, silence, devotion, serenity, grace, and calmness. Purple is the color of royalty and speaks of elegance, refinement, and luxury, too. The color is also associated with the crown chakra, which is the energy center associated with higher purpose and spiritual connectivity. Does lavender symbolize love? This flower represents serenity, grace, and […]

A: It’s fairly easy to transplant a lavender plant, but you can’t divide them. Lavenders are woody shrubs and if you split one down the middle, it will die. The best time to move lavender is in late winter and early spring. How do you separate a lavender plant? You can create new independent plants […]

The smell, as well as the aromatherapy of lavender, helps to provide a calming effect. This is important if your pet is anxious and nervous all the time. The ability of this organic substance to cool and soothe the body helps to ensure that your pet functions at an optimal level minus the stress. Are […]

Lavender (Lavandula spp.) – Humans love the smell of lavender so much that we use it to alter the scents of everything from garbage bags to air fresheners. But it doesn’t appear to repel dogs or cats well at all. Lavender may repel invertebrates, but it’s probably not going to help you keep furballs out […]

Key Takeaways. Lavender contains a small amount of linalool, which is toxic to dogs and cats. Mild exposure to lavender is not generally harmful and may help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Lavender poisoning is possible and may cause vomiting, reduced appetite, and other symptoms. Is the smell of lavender toxic to dogs? While pet […]

Love buzz: bees most attracted to lavender and marjoram, study finds. Borage, marjoram, and certain types of lavender are among the flowers most attractive to bees, a study that tested what many gardeners already knew has found. Do bees like the scent of lavender? There are varying thoughts on bees and the flavor of their […]

As lavender stimulates GABA receptors, it may aid sleep by assisting in the production of melatonin. Lavender has antioxidant properties in the brains of mice. Do lavender put you to sleep? Lavender oil is a popular aromatherapy choice for sleep and relaxation. Several studies show using lavender oil for aromatherapy can improve sleep quality, including […]

Aconitum napellus (Monkshood): A Purple Poison. What poisons have smells? II. Causes: Odors Bitter Almonds. Cyanide. Mothballs. Camphor. Garlic or horseradish (Mnemonic: TOADS-P-ee smells like Garlic) Thallium. Organophosphate Toxicity. Arsenic Poisoning. Peanuts. Vacor (PNU) Carrots. Water hemlock. Rotten Eggs. Sulfur Dioxide. Hydrogen Sulfide. Wintergreen. Methyl Salicylates. Gasoline. Hydrocarbons. What do certain poisons smell like? It’s […]

What should you not plant near lavender? Mint – Mint requires greater moisture in the soil than lavender can tolerate. Shade-Loving Perennials and Annuals – Plants and flowers that prefer the shade, like Coleus, Hosta, Impatiens, Fuchsia, and Camellias, likely won’t be your best choice of a buddy plant for lavender. Does lavender affect other […]

Lavender contains a small amount of a compound called linalool, which is toxic to both dogs and cats. Linalool is found in such small concentrations, however, that toxicity is rarely an issue. Problems arise only if a dog ingests a very large quantity of lavender. What happens if a dog eats lavender? However, the plant […]

Thus while smoking lavender will give you a relaxing feeling, it does not have any psychoactive effects. Meaning it won’t make you feel high. The best part about lavender is its calming properties. When you smoke it, your body absorbs terpenes like linalool which has sedative and anxiolytic properties. Can smoking lavender give you a […]

Best known for its fragrant purple blossoms, lavender is a perennial plant (regrows every year) that’s also known for its health benefits. “That trademark smell comes from oil in the flower, which has medicinal properties. What is lavender most known for? Lavender Has Many Uses Because of its clean scent, this herb is an extremely […]

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is an evergreen plant native to the Mediterranean. Its flower and oil have a popular scent and are also used as medicine. Lavender contains an oil that seems to have calming effects and might relax certain muscles. It also seems to have antibacterial and antifungal effects. What are the beneficial properties of […]

Lavender represents purity and virtue; that’s why it is a symbol of the Virgin Mary. Spiritual healing, purification, and easing of tension are the prophetic meaning of lavender. What does lavender symbolize spiritually? Lavender flowers represent purity, silence, devotion, serenity, grace, and calmness. Purple is the color of royalty and speaks of elegance, refinement, and […]

With one of the strongest fragrance among Lavenders, Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’ is a vigorous grower which produces exceptionally large and rich, deep violet flower spikes up to 6 in. Which smells stronger French or English lavender? English Lavenders have a stronger and sweeter aroma (especially the varieties Hidcote and Munstead). French lavender aroma tends […]

three to four weeks. The plants generally flower for three to four weeks. If you harvest the flower spikes quickly, most varieties, including ‘Royal Purple’ and ‘Nana Alba,’ will bloom a second time. How do you keep lavender flowering? To increase the amount lavender blooms, plant lavender in full sun, with sandy soil and prune […]

summer. While Lavender is usually regarded as a summer-blooming flower, some Lavender plants are early bloomers with their magnificent blooms appearing early in spring. Others are late bloomers with blooms opening up in midsummer and lasting until late summer. Some bloom almost continuously from spring to summer’s end. What month is lavender in season? There […]

Bunches of fresh lavender at your local farmer’s market can easily sell for $5 each or more. For those that you don’t manage to sell, dry them and sell them to florists or crafters for use in arrangements. What is lavender oil worth? In general, 100% pure, unadulterated Lavandula angustifolia (L. angustifolia) lavender essential oil […]

In general, 100% pure, unadulterated Lavandula angustifolia (L. angustifolia) lavender essential oil will cost between $6.99-$17.96 for a 10ml bottle. This is what most people mean when they refer to lavender and, because of that, it is also called “true” lavender – even though there are many other species of lavender. Is lavender oil in […]

The main production country of lavender is Bulgaria, followed by France; the top producer of lavandin essential oil is France, followed by Spain [3] . What countries grow lavender? Mediterranean countries (Italy, France, Spain) have long tradition in growing lavender. Nowadays, countries such as USA, Canada, Japan Australia and New Zealand are also considerable commercial […]