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Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Also known as: english lavender, true lavender
Fragrant drought-tolerant herb with purple flower spikes. Use in baking, teas, and sachets. Excellent pollinator plant.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing12–18″
Row Spacing24–36″
Planting Depth0.06–0.13″
Height12–24″
Spread12–24″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
10–12 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
14–28 days
Days to Harvest
90–200 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 5–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 5–9
Must have excellent drainage. Does not tolerate wet feet. Prune lightly after flowering. Avoid heavy clay.