Lavender Buds

Use lavender buds to make sachets, or add them to soaps, candles or potpourri, most varieties of lavender can be used in cooking, some varieties are more widely used, such as Lavandula angustifolia, particularly ‘Munstead. These lavenders have the sweetest fragrance among all species of lavender, which creates flavor in cooking. The leaves and stems of lavender plants can be used for culinary purposes, but the flowers, in particular, give dishes a subtly sweet, citrus flavor.

Grosso lavender (Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso‘), tends to hold onto its buds and blooms more tightly and are known for their long lasting aroma. You can use the buds for potpourri, making sachets, making soaps and candles, and as confetti..

Provence – (Lavandula x intermedia ‘Provence‘ Provence goes great with lamb, or grilled or roasted chicken.

Hidecote –  (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote‘)  brings a lovely aroma and flavor to the kitchen.

Munstead –  (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’) also brings a lovely aroma and flavor to the kitchen. Munstead is one of the most widely used lavenders for culinary use