One of the most beautiful sights in the world is a lavender field. The purple flowers sway gently in the breeze, and when you walk through them, your clothes are perfumed with their sweet fragrance.

Lavender is a semi-shrub, or subshrub, a plant that looks like a perennial because most of its growth is soft and green, but its older base stems turn into wood. At the center of the mounded ...

Lavender is a lovely and popular flowering herb. The lavender I grow in my garden is Lavandula angustifolia, also known as English Lavender. The variety I have is called Hidcote, which is a relatively ...

With its nostalgic aroma and rich purple hues, lavender (Lavandula) is a wonderful addition to any garden. But these perennial shrubs aren't just for your yard. Lavender can be harvested and used ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here's what else you need to know about how to grow lavender, including all the different varieties and ...