Royal Velvet: (Lavandula angustifolia) 24-36" English Lavender, 12-15" stems; dark, saturated color, velvety buds, mild scent, early-summer blooms, excellent dried for crafting and display. Also renowned for its culinary uses, we use Royal Velvet in our lavender sugar, lemonade and herbs de Provence. As beautiful as it is useful, Royal Velvet remains one of the most popular lavender cultivars in the world.