Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia (common lavender), but the family includes several other species such as Lavandula stoechas (Spanish lavender) and Lavandula x intermedia (lavandin).

Appearance:

• Lavender is a woody-stemmed perennial that typically grows between 12 to 36 inches tall.
• The plant has narrow, silvery-green leaves that are lance-shaped and aromatic when touched.
• It produces spikes of small flowers that can range in color from lavender purple to blue, pink, or even white, depending on the variety.