What purple-flowered spice is often used in making soaps and potpourri?

Lavender is a purple colored flower which is often used in making soaps and potpourri.

Potpourri is a mixture of dried flowers which looks very beautiful and gives pleasant aroma to the air.

Lavender flowers have become recently very popular.

Spices for soaps and potpourri are prepared after drying the flower. it is used in many things like lotions and other body care products.