English True Lavender, Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - This essential herb bears fragrant grey-green, needlelike 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. Plants grow 12-20" tall. Perennial in zones 5-9.

Characteristics: 

• A perennial plant in zones 5-9
• Plants grow to 12-20 inches
• Short spikes of violet-blue flowers
• Good for cutting, drying, and essential oils

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. 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 out after the danger of frost has passed in late spring. Prefers well-drained, somewhat poor soil and is tolerant of drought.

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before planting

Germination 15-45 days

Plant 18-24" apart

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