English-Vera Lavender Seeds (Organic)

English-Vera Lavender Seeds grow a fragrant, very cold-hardy English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Vera') with dark lavender-blue flower spikes on compact, bushy mounds. This perennial heirloom thrives in full sun and well-draining soil and works as a cut flower, in sachets, for oil, or as an edible flower.

At a glance

• Variety: English 'Vera', Lavandula angustifolia (perennial heirloom, organic)
• Type: Hardy perennial herb and ornamental
• Days to maturity: 90 to 120 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/16 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 1 to 2 feet
• Germination: 14 to 25 days at 55 to 65°F
• Height at maturity: 1 to 3 feet
• Seeds per packet: about 50 (25,462 per 1 oz bulk)

Best for

• Fragrant borders and herb gardens
• Cut flowers and dried bouquets
• Sachets, herbal teas, and essential oils
• Attracting bees and butterflies
• Cold-climate gardens needing a hardy lavender

How to grow

Sow seed shallowly at 1/16 inch in full sun and well-draining soil. This variety tolerates drought and poor soils, making it low-maintenance once established. Prune after blooming to encourage fresh growth and keep a tidy, compact shape.

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