Lavender, English
Description
This essential herb bears fragrant grey-green, needle like foliage and spikes of violet-blue flowers. Also known as True lavender, this Mediterranean native is highly
valued for cutting and drying, as well as the aromatic fragrance and essential oils it produces. Perennial.
Planting Instructions
- Sow seeds indoors just beneath surface of soil, 6-8 weeks before the danger of the last frost.
- Success is greatly improved if seeds are placed with soil into a plastic bag and refrigerated for 4-6 weeks.
- Once removed from refrigeration, place in an area that is between 55- 65°F.
- Plant 18-24” apart outdoors after the danger of frost has passed in late spring.
- Prefers well-drained, somewhat poor soil and is tolerant of drought.
- Full sun
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