Why lavender from Bulgaria? Bulgaria is the largest lavender producer in the world (along with France). Bulgarian lavender oil is among the highest-quality lavender oils on the international market. Description: Lavender is an evergreen shrub. Grows at a height of 50-60 cm. Its stem is erect, slightly bent over the edge and covered with a grayish fine moss. On the top there are many narrow, pale-gray flowers reminding of wheat ear, although the palette of shades may vary from blue to dark violet. The size of the bush in some cases can reach 2 meters. Lavender (lavandula angustifolia) is an annual evergreen plant. Lavender is an unpretentious plant, widely used in cosmetics and medicine. It develops in the form of a semi-shrub or shrub the herb belongs to the Lamiaceae family. The root system of lavender is highly branched, reaching a depth of up to 4 meters. This determines its anti-erosion effect. In different countries, lavender has different names, such as Levanda, lavender, and colored grass. There are about thirty species of this flower. Lavender grows in the Canary Islands, in East Africa, in southern Europe, in Arabia and in India. There are also cultivated varieties that can be seen in all the gardens of the world. The aroma of lavender has a soothing effect and helps reduce headaches. But not only healing properties are appreciated in lavender. It is widely used in perfumery and cosmetics. The culinary industry also takes advantage of lavender, as this plant has a specific spicy flavor. And in the household, the dried lavender sprigs are used as against moths.