English Lavender

Grow the Timeless Fragrance of English Lavender from Seed

Bring the classic aroma and beauty of English Lavender to your garden. Prized for its intensely fragrant flowers and aromatic leaves, this beloved herb is a must-have for any sunny outdoor space. The dried flowers and leaves are not only wonderfully fragrant but also known to repel moths, making them ideal for use in natural sachets. Enjoy the soothing scent and the lovely purple blooms by starting seeds early indoors and transplanting outside once the weather warms.

The leaves and flowers of English Lavender are highly valued for their delightful fragrance and versatile uses. Use them fresh or dried to brew a calming and aromatic tea. Harvest the flowers when their color is at its most vibrant and the fragrance is strongest, typically in the morning on a dry day.

Key Features:

• Fragrant Flowers and Leaves: Classic lavender aroma loved by many.
• Natural Moth Repellent: Dried parts can help keep moths away.
• Versatile Uses: Ideal for teas and sachets.
• Beautiful Blooms: Adds lovely purple flowers to the garden.
• Loves Full Sun: Thrives in sunny locations.

Growing Instructions (Start Indoors):

• Start Indoors Early: Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost.
• General Lavender Seed Starting: Sow seeds on the surface of a well-draining seed-starting mix and lightly press them in, as light can aid germination. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Expect germination to take anywhere from 2-8.
• Transplanting: Transplant seedlings outdoors into a sunny spot with well-drained soil after all danger of frost has passed.