Details
English lavender is a handsome and delightfully fragrant herb with cosmetic, culinary and medicinal value. The dried flowers and leaves repel moths and can be used in sachets. Use lavender leaves and flowers fresh or dried to make a soothing tea; add the dried parts to potpourris. Lavenders are excellent plants for borders, containers, rock gardens, and in mass; they also make a great low hedge.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
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Additional Info
Botanical Name | Lavandula angustifolia |
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Life Cycle | Perennial |
Min. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 28 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/16 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Hardiness | USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Violet/Lavender |
Bloom Time | Mid-Summer |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are fragrant, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Days to Harvest | 90-100 |
Propagation Methods | By dividing the rootball, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; stratify if sowing indoors |
Seed Collecting | Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |