Few plants are as loved as lavender. Its soft purple blooms fill summer gardens, its scent drifts out of linen closets and sachets, and just seeing a bundle of it makes a room feel calmer.
If you know someone who grows it, collects it or simply adores it, a lavender gift is an easy way to show you were paying attention. Here are seven pretty lavender gifts from Plant Scouts, plus a little about what lavender means and how to grow it.
7 Lavender Gifts They'll Love
1. Lavender Flower Enamel Pin
A tiny bundle of lavender that never fades. The Lavender Flower Enamel Pin is lovely on a denim jacket, sun hat or garden apron, and it comes on its own backing card, ready to gift.
2. Lavender Embroidered Dad Hat
Delicate embroidered lavender sprigs on a classic relaxed cap. The Lavender Embroidered Dad Hat is subtle, timeless and easy to wear with everything, from garden days to weekend coffee runs.
3. Inhale Lavender Exhale Stress Tee
A self care reminder you can wear. The Inhale Lavender Exhale Stress Tee has a small lavender bouquet on the front and a larger botanical design with the quote on the back, printed on soft, comfortable fabric.
4. Lavender Tote Bag
A beautiful lavender print on hardworking canvas. The Lavender Tote Bag is sized for daily essentials and perfect for the farmers market, where the lavender bundles always sell out first.
5. Lavender Claw Clip
A little lavender field for your hair. The oversized Lavender Claw Clip features purple lavender sprigs, blue cornflowers and eucalyptus with monarch butterflies on a creamy white background.
6. Lavender Scrunchie
The matching Lavender Scrunchie is soft and gentle on hair, and pretty enough to wear on your wrist between ponytails.
7. Lavender Satin Scarf Keychain
The finishing touch for keys or a favorite bag. The Lavender Satin Scarf Keychain pairs a gold tone O ring with a knotted satin scarf in the same lavender and butterfly print.
Make It a Lavender Gift Set
For a gift that looks like you planned ahead, bundle a few lavender pieces together:
- The hair set: Lavender Claw Clip, Lavender Scrunchie and Lavender Satin Scarf Keychain in the same print.
- The garden set: Lavender Embroidered Dad Hat, Lavender Pin and Lavender Tote Bag.
- The self care set: Inhale Lavender Exhale Stress Tee with the Lavender Pin and a handwritten note.
What Does Lavender Symbolize?
Lavender is often associated with calm, grace and devotion. Its soft purple color has long been linked with elegance, and its name is often traced to the Latin word lavare, meaning "to wash," because it was used to scent baths and linens. That makes a lavender gift a sweet way to wish someone peace, rest and a little time for themselves.
Tips for Growing Lavender
If your gift recipient wants to grow the real thing, here are a few basics:
- Give it sun. Lavender loves full sun and lots of it.
- Choose well drained soil. It hates wet feet, so sandy or gravelly soil works best.
- Water sparingly. Once established, lavender is quite drought tolerant. Overwatering is the most common mistake.
- Prune after blooming. A light trim keeps plants tidy and full.
- Harvest for drying. Cut stems when the first flowers open, then hang bundles upside down somewhere dry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good gift for someone who loves lavender?
A lavender enamel pin, embroidered lavender hat, lavender tote or a matching lavender claw clip and scrunchie set are all thoughtful gifts that last much longer than a bouquet.
What does a lavender gift mean?
Lavender is often associated with calm, grace and devotion, so a lavender gift is a lovely way to wish someone peace and a little self care.
Do you have matching lavender accessories?
Yes. Our Lavender Claw Clip, Lavender Scrunchie and Lavender Satin Scarf Keychain all share the same lavender and butterfly print.
Is lavender easy to grow?
Lavender is fairly easy to grow with plenty of sun, well drained soil and not too much water.
Bring a Little Lavender Home
Whether they grow it, wear it or just love the color, there's a Plant Scouts lavender gift for every lavender lover. Orders over $35 ship free in the US.
Looking for more ideas? See our gift ideas for gardeners, our guide to claw clips and scrunchies or gifts for plant lovers $25 & under.
