Beautiful Purple Flower Spikes
Produces attractive clusters of purple to lavender-blue flowers arranged along slender spikes, creating a distinctive ornamental garden display.
Lavandula Angustifolia Lavender Seeds for Sale
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Lavandula Angustifolia Lavender Seeds
Lavandula Angustifolia, commonly known as English Lavender, is a beautiful and aromatic flowering herb admired for its fragrant purple-blue flower spikes and silvery-green foliage. This classic lavender variety adds elegant color, soothing fragrance, and natural charm to herb gardens, flower borders, patio containers, and landscape displays. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees and butterflies, making it a lovely choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. English Lavender thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil and is also valued for its traditional use in dried floral arrangements, potpourri, and fragrant garden displays.
English Lavender
Fragrant Purple Flowers
Aromatic Foliage
Pollinator Friendly
Key Features
Delightful Natural Fragrance
Features strongly aromatic flowers and narrow foliage that release the familiar soothing fragrance associated with traditional English Lavender.
Attracts Bees and Butterflies
Its nectar-rich flowers provide an attractive food source for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
Compact Bushy Growth
Develops an attractive bushy, woody growth habit that works beautifully in sunny garden borders, herb beds, rock gardens, and suitable containers.
Product Highlights
Classic English Lavender variety
Fragrant purple-blue flower spikes
Attractive silvery-green foliage
Popular aromatic garden herb
Suitable for flower borders and herb gardens
Can be grown in suitable garden containers
Loved by bees and butterflies
Flowers suitable for drying and potpourri
Prefers sunny growing locations
Thrives in well-drained, sandy soil
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Lavandula angustifolia |
| Common Name | English Lavender; True Lavender; Common Lavender |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae (Mint Family) |
| Seed Type | Flowering Herb Seeds |
| Plant Type | Perennial Aromatic Subshrub |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Bushy, Woody Growth |
| Flower Color | Purple to Lavender-Blue |
| Foliage Color | Silvery-Green to Gray-Green |
| Flowering Season | Late Spring to Summer, depending on climate |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 5–8; varies by cultivar and local conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring or early growing season, depending on local climate |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors in a well-drained seed-starting medium; lightly cover seeds |
| Cold Stratification | A period of cold, moist stratification can improve germination |
| Germination Time | Approximately 14–90 days; varies with seed quality and growing conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 18–21°C (64–70°F) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun; approximately 6–8 hours of direct sunlight |
| Soil Requirements | Light, sandy or gritty, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Approximately 6.5–7.5 |
| Watering | Moderate during establishment; allow the soil to dry slightly between watering |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 30–90 cm (1–3 feet) |
| Mature Plant Spread | Varies by cultivar and growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 45–60 cm (18–24 inches), depending on mature size |
| Special Features | Fragrant flowers, aromatic foliage, pollinator attraction, and drought tolerance once established |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Lavender Seeds
English Lavender seeds can benefit from cold, moist stratification before sowing. Place seeds in a barely moist, clean growing medium inside a sealed container and refrigerate for several weeks. Follow the seed supplier's instructions because stratification requirements can vary.
English Lavender seeds can benefit from cold, moist stratification before sowing. Place seeds in a barely moist, clean growing medium inside a sealed container and refrigerate for several weeks. Follow the seed supplier's instructions because stratification requirements can vary.
Step 2: Prepare the Seed-Starting Medium
Fill a seed tray or small pots with a light, sterile, well-draining seed-starting mix. Lavender seedlings are sensitive to excessive moisture, so choose a growing medium that allows good airflow and drainage.
Fill a seed tray or small pots with a light, sterile, well-draining seed-starting mix. Lavender seedlings are sensitive to excessive moisture, so choose a growing medium that allows good airflow and drainage.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Scatter the small seeds over the surface of the growing medium and press them gently into the soil. Cover them with only a thin layer of fine growing medium or perlite. Keep the surface lightly moist without creating waterlogged conditions.
Scatter the small seeds over the surface of the growing medium and press them gently into the soil. Cover them with only a thin layer of fine growing medium or perlite. Keep the surface lightly moist without creating waterlogged conditions.
Step 4: Provide Suitable Light and Temperature
Place the seed tray in a bright location with a suitable temperature of approximately 18–21°C. Maintain consistent moisture and good airflow. Germination may be slow and uneven, so allow sufficient time for seedlings to emerge.
Place the seed tray in a bright location with a suitable temperature of approximately 18–21°C. Maintain consistent moisture and good airflow. Germination may be slow and uneven, so allow sufficient time for seedlings to emerge.
Step 5: Transplant and Establish the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, carefully transplant them into individual pots. Gradually introduce them to outdoor sunlight before planting in their permanent location after suitable weather conditions.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, carefully transplant them into individual pots. Gradually introduce them to outdoor sunlight before planting in their permanent location after suitable weather conditions.
Step 6: Maintain Healthy Lavender Plants
Grow established plants in a sunny location with excellent soil drainage. Water young plants when needed, but avoid overwatering. Once established, English Lavender is relatively drought tolerant. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain a compact and attractive growth habit.
Grow established plants in a sunny location with excellent soil drainage. Water young plants when needed, but avoid overwatering. Once established, English Lavender is relatively drought tolerant. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain a compact and attractive growth habit.
Bring Fragrance and Beauty to Your Garden with English Lavender
Grow the timeless beauty of Lavandula Angustifolia and enjoy its fragrant purple-blue flowers, aromatic silvery-green foliage, and charming garden presence. Whether planted in herb gardens, sunny borders, patio containers, or ornamental landscapes, English Lavender adds natural elegance and attracts beneficial pollinators. Provide plenty of sunlight, excellent drainage, and appropriate watering to encourage healthy growth and beautiful seasonal blooms. Start growing this classic aromatic herb and bring a touch of lavender fragrance to your outdoor space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful answers about English Lavender seed germination, flowering, and growing requirements.
Do English Lavender seeds need cold stratification before planting?
Cold, moist stratification can help improve the germination of English Lavender seeds. This process exposes the seeds to cool, moist conditions before sowing. Seeds can be mixed with a barely moist growing medium and refrigerated for several weeks before planting. Follow the instructions provided by your seed supplier for the recommended treatment and duration.
How long does Lavandula angustifolia take to grow from seed and produce flowers?
English Lavender seeds can take several weeks to germinate, and emergence may be uneven. Young plants need time to establish strong roots and develop into flowering-sized plants. Flowering time depends on the seed variety, sowing season, sunlight, temperature, and growing conditions. Some selected commercial cultivars can flower in their first year, while many seed-grown plants take longer to produce abundant blooms.
Why are my English Lavender seedlings dying or turning yellow?
Yellowing or dying lavender seedlings can result from excessive watering, poor soil drainage, insufficient sunlight, or fungal problems associated with overly damp growing conditions. Use a well-draining seed starting mix, containers with drainage holes, and suitable airflow. Keep the growing medium lightly moist during germination, but avoid leaving seedlings in standing water. Introduce young plants gradually to brighter light as they develop.