Aromatic Purple Flowers
Produces fragrant flower spikes that bring attractive color and a pleasant aroma to suitable garden spaces.
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Lavandula Angustifolia Seeds
Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English lavender, is a fragrant perennial herb valued for its aromatic foliage and beautiful purple flower spikes. This popular garden plant is appreciated for its pleasant fragrance, ornamental appeal, and use in potpourri, dried floral arrangements, and herb gardens. English lavender grows best in full sun and well-drained soil, making it suitable for garden borders, rock gardens, and containers with proper drainage.
English Lavender
Fragrant Purple Flowers
Perennial Herb
Pollinator-Friendly Garden
Key Features
Fragrant Silver-Green Foliage
Develops narrow, aromatic leaves that provide year-round foliage interest in suitable climates.
Perennial Garden Plant
Forms a woody, perennial shrub that can return year after year when grown in suitable conditions.
Pollinator Garden Appeal
Its flowers can attract bees and other beneficial pollinators to sunny garden areas.
Product Highlights
Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia
Commonly known as English lavender
Fragrant purple flower spikes
Aromatic silver-green foliage
Suitable for sunny garden borders
Can be grown in suitable containers
Prefers well-drained soil
Attractive to bees and pollinators
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Lavandula angustifolia |
| Common Name | English Lavender; True Lavender |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Ornamental Herb Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Woody perennial herb or small shrub |
| Flower Color | Typically purple to violet-blue, depending on cultivar |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 5–9; varies by cultivar and local conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring is commonly suitable; timing depends on local climate |
| Seed Starting | Start in a clean, well-drained seed-starting medium |
| Germination Time | Often 14–28 days or longer under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–70°F (18–21°C); follow supplier instructions |
| Sunlight | Full sun, ideally 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, preferably sandy or gravelly soil |
| Watering | Water during establishment; avoid consistently wet soil |
| Mature Plant Size | Often about 1–3 feet tall and wide, depending on cultivar |
| Plant Spacing | Allow approximately 18–24 inches, adjusting for mature size |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
English lavender seeds can germinate slowly and unevenly. Some seed lots benefit from a period of cold stratification. Follow the seed supplier's recommendations for the variety.
English lavender seeds can germinate slowly and unevenly. Some seed lots benefit from a period of cold stratification. Follow the seed supplier's recommendations for the variety.
Step 2: Sow in a Suitable Medium
Sow seeds in a clean, well-drained seed-starting mix. Cover lightly according to the supplier's instructions and keep the medium evenly moist without waterlogging.
Sow seeds in a clean, well-drained seed-starting mix. Cover lightly according to the supplier's instructions and keep the medium evenly moist without waterlogging.
Step 3: Provide Suitable Conditions
Maintain moderate temperatures and bright light. Germination may take several weeks, so avoid disturbing the seeds while waiting for seedlings to emerge.
Maintain moderate temperatures and bright light. Germination may take several weeks, so avoid disturbing the seeds while waiting for seedlings to emerge.
Step 4: Transplant Carefully
Once seedlings are sufficiently developed, transplant them into individual pots or a sunny garden location. Choose soil that drains freely and avoid areas where water collects after rain.
Once seedlings are sufficiently developed, transplant them into individual pots or a sunny garden location. Choose soil that drains freely and avoid areas where water collects after rain.
Step 5: Maintain and Prune
Water young plants as needed while their roots establish. Once established, lavender generally prefers drier conditions. Prune lightly after flowering when appropriate, avoiding cutting deeply into old, leafless woody stems.
Water young plants as needed while their roots establish. Once established, lavender generally prefers drier conditions. Prune lightly after flowering when appropriate, avoiding cutting deeply into old, leafless woody stems.
Grow Fragrant English Lavender at Home
Bring fragrance, soft purple blooms, and timeless garden appeal to your outdoor space with Lavandula angustifolia Seeds. Provide plenty of sunlight, well-drained soil, and appropriate watering to support healthy plant development. With patience during germination and proper care, English lavender can become a beautiful addition to herb gardens, flower borders, and suitable containers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about growing English lavender from seeds, germination requirements, and flowering.
How long does Lavandula angustifolia take to grow from seed?
English lavender seeds often take about 14–28 days to germinate under suitable conditions, although some seed lots may take longer. Seedlings develop gradually, and plants grown from seed may take a season or longer to reach a substantial size. Flowering time depends on the cultivar, climate, and growing conditions.
Do English lavender seeds need cold stratification?
Some English lavender seed lots germinate more reliably after a period of cold, moist stratification, while requirements can vary by seed source and cultivar. Check your supplier's instructions before sowing. If stratification is recommended, follow the specified method and duration rather than assuming every seed lot needs identical treatment.
Why is my English lavender not flowering?
English lavender may produce few flowers when it receives insufficient sunlight, grows in poorly drained soil, or receives excessive fertilizer. Plants grown from seed may also need more time to mature. Provide full sun, avoid waterlogged soil, and allow the plant to establish before expecting abundant flowering.