Spike Lavender is different from its relatives Bulgarian and French Lavenders. It’s commonly called aspic and has long been considered “male lavender” as it is less sweet than the Lavandula angustifolia lavenders.
Name of Oil: Spike Lavender
Latin Binomial: Lavandula latifolia
Extraction Method: Steam
Countries of Origin: Spain
Scent Profile: Herbaceous, floral, fresh, sweet, more camphorous than other Lavender types
Parts used in distillation: Flowers, buds, leaves
Oil Characteristics: Clear, thin, medium aroma
Cultivation: Conventional Farming