Lavender Seeds | Common English

Taxonomy: Lavandula angustifolia Other Names: English Lavender, Common Lavender, True Lavender Seed Type: Perennial Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Sow indoors, 3 to 4 months before the last frost. Days to Maturity: 2nd year maturity Hardiness Zone: 5 – 9 Planting Depth: barely cover--light aids in germination. Plant Spacing: 24” Growth Habit: 18 – 24” tall shrubby upright with an 18 – 24” spread of classic 3” purple English lavender heads Soil Preference: Average, medium dry, well-drained Light Preference: Full sun Diseases/Pests/Troubleshooting: Common English lavender is a vigorous full sun performer and known to tolerate gardens prone to drought and poor soils. Do not overwater since lavender will perform poorly in oversaturated gardens which can lead to root rot, leaf spots, and may not survive perennially over the winter. Trim back plants every 3 years to control size and promote new robust growth. Lavender has no serious pests. Color: Classic lavender heads atop light sp