They learned to use them and give color to their lives. Lavender and the colors of seasons Lavender, just one of the characteristic plants that thrive on scrubland, grows spontaneously in Provence alongside rosemary, thyme, oregano, savory and sage. Each as aromatic as the other, these fragrant plants perfume the hills and gardens and enliven and metamorphose proven al cuisine. In the spring, the fields of lavender are tinged is soft green colors. In summertime, they are clothed in a thousand shades of blue.
Few things are as mythical as the blue of lavender blue.
The variations range from light blue to violet. The plants produce large floral stalks or scapes, that are rich in essential oils. It is then time for the harvest. Thus, with great care, nature's gift is reaped. From the harvest a subtle lotion is made whose fragrance is very much in demand.