(species heterophylla) This beautiful green-leaved variety boasts long stalks of beautiful purple flowers. Lavender has many uses to the crafty home gardener- sachets, potpourri, and soap just to name a few. If looking for a cooking lavender however, use 'Munstead' instead, the high menthol content of Sweet Lavender are a bit overpowering in cooking but perfect for a long-lasting fragrance in craft projects.