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Welcome to Buena Vista Lavender Farm, Inc.
Buena Vista Lavender brings beauty to your and relaxation to your ay!
Buena Vista Lavender Farm is a family owned lavender farm, where Connie and Aaron take pride in hand raising and harvesting the lavender. They hand raise, weed, harvest, and distill the lavender right here on the farm. They are also in the process of applying for an organic certification for your culinary needs.
All About Buena Vista Lavender Farm, Inc.
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Committed to Excellence
We founded Buena Vista Lavender Farm, Inc. with one goal in mind: to design and produce lavender that will bring beauty and relaxation to others. We hand raise, tend, harvest, and distill our lavender oils on the property. Our main field is Lavandula angustifolia 'Buena Vista' (English Lavender). It has a compact form with deep blue bi-colored flower spikes. A hard-to-find, twice blooming cultivar flowers in late spring and again in September. Sweetly fragrant flowers and foliage. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant. We also have other lavender varieties including French and Spanish Lavender.
The Experience of walking among the lavender at Buena Vista Lavender farm creates lasting memories!
What is lavender used for?
Buena Vista English Lavender is not only a beautiful addition to your garden but also has a wide range of medicinal and culinary uses. The plant contains essential oils that have calming properties, making it ideal for treating anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
Here's a more detailed look at the history and characteristics of Buena Vista lavender:
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Origin: Buena Vista was developed by Donald Roberts at Premier Botanicals in Independence, Oregon, in 1981.
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Fragrance: It is noted for its strong, sweet fragrance.
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Blooming: It is a continuous bloomer, starting in spring and continuing throughout the summer.
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Color: It has distinctive dark blue calyxes and lighter blue flowers.
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Culinary Uses: It is considered a good choice for culinary uses, particularly in sweets, as it offers a lovely floral note.
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Hardiness: It is proven to withstand colder temperatures and come back year after year, making it suitable for various climates.
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Size: It can grow to be 24-30 inches tall and 30 inches wide.
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Spacing: When planting, allow 30 inches of spacing between each plant.
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Propagation: Victor's Lavender notes that Buena Vista can be slightly more difficult to propagate than other varieties.
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Attracts Pollinators
Buena Vista English Lavender is a fantastic choice for gardeners looking to attract pollinators. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are all drawn to the fragrant blooms of this lavender cultivar.
By adding Buena Vista to your garden, you can help support local ecosystems and promote biodiversity.
Lavender’s importance as a pollen source has been recognized since ancient times when its essential oils were prized for their medicinal properties. Today, studies have shown that planting lavender in gardens can increase bee populations and improve crop yields nearby.
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History of Buena Vista Lavender
Buena Vista lavender, a popular English Lavender variety, was originated in Oregon by Donald Roberts at Premier Botanicals in Independence in 1981. It's known for its strong, sweet fragrance and continuous blooming. The variety was named after the road where Roberts lived.
