Fragrant Purple Flowers
Produces attractive purple to violet-blue flower spikes with a distinctive, pleasant lavender fragrance.
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Suitable for home gardening use
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True Lavender Seeds
True Lavender, scientifically known as Lavandula angustifolia, is a fragrant perennial herb admired for its aromatic foliage and beautiful purple-blue flower spikes. Also known as English Lavender, this popular garden plant is grown for ornamental landscaping, fragrant dried flowers, potpourri, and pollinator gardens. It grows best in full sunlight and well-drained soil, making it suitable for garden borders, herb gardens, raised beds, and containers.
English Lavender
Fragrant Purple Flowers
Perennial Herb
Pollinator Friendly
Key Features
Aromatic Evergreen Foliage
Features narrow, gray-green leaves that provide year-round foliage interest in suitable climates.
Drought-Tolerant Growth
Established plants tolerate relatively dry conditions and prefer well-drained soil with moderate watering.
Versatile Garden Uses
Suitable for herb gardens, landscape borders, containers, dried-flower arrangements, and pollinator planting areas.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Lavandula angustifolia
Commonly called English Lavender
Fragrant purple-blue flower spikes
Narrow aromatic gray-green foliage
Perennial flowering herb
Attractive to bees and pollinators
Suitable for herb gardens and borders
Ideal for dried flowers and potpourri
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Lavandula angustifolia |
| Common Name | True Lavender; English Lavender; Common Lavender |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Plant Type | Perennial Flowering Herb |
| Seed Type | Herb and Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Compact, bushy, woody-based perennial subshrub |
| Flower Color | Purple to violet-blue |
| Foliage | Narrow, aromatic, gray-green leaves |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 5–9, depending on cultivar and growing conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring, after the danger of frost has passed |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors approximately 8–10 weeks before the last frost |
| Germination Time | Approximately 14–28 days; may take longer depending on seed quality and conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 65–72°F (18–22°C) |
| Cold Stratification | Optional; a period of moist chilling may improve germination for some seed lots |
| Sunlight | Full Sun, approximately 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Light, sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | Approximately 6.5–8.0 |
| Watering | Moderate during establishment; occasional watering once established |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 1–3 feet, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12–18 inches |
| Blooming Period | Late spring through summer, depending on climate |
| Propagation | Seeds and stem cuttings |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
For potentially improved germination, place the seeds in a slightly moist growing medium inside a sealed container and refrigerate for approximately 2–4 weeks. Cold stratification is optional and results can vary depending on the seed lot.
For potentially improved germination, place the seeds in a slightly moist growing medium inside a sealed container and refrigerate for approximately 2–4 weeks. Cold stratification is optional and results can vary depending on the seed lot.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Fill seed trays or small pots with a light, well-draining seed-starting mix. Avoid heavy or waterlogged soil. Use containers with drainage holes.
Fill seed trays or small pots with a light, well-draining seed-starting mix. Avoid heavy or waterlogged soil. Use containers with drainage holes.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Scatter the seeds over the growing medium and press them gently onto the surface. Cover very lightly with fine soil or vermiculite, as some light can support lavender seed germination.
Scatter the seeds over the growing medium and press them gently onto the surface. Cover very lightly with fine soil or vermiculite, as some light can support lavender seed germination.
Step 4: Maintain Germination Conditions
Keep the growing medium lightly moist and maintain temperatures around 65–72°F. Place the trays in a bright location and provide good airflow. Germination generally takes 14–28 days but can be slower.
Keep the growing medium lightly moist and maintain temperatures around 65–72°F. Place the trays in a bright location and provide good airflow. Germination generally takes 14–28 days but can be slower.
Step 5: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, carefully transplant them into individual pots. Gradually acclimate young plants to outdoor conditions before planting them in the garden.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, carefully transplant them into individual pots. Gradually acclimate young plants to outdoor conditions before planting them in the garden.
Step 6: Grow and Maintain Mature Plants
Choose a sunny location with excellent soil drainage. Space plants approximately 12–18 inches apart. Water during establishment, then reduce watering as plants become established. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact growth habit.
Choose a sunny location with excellent soil drainage. Space plants approximately 12–18 inches apart. Water during establishment, then reduce watering as plants become established. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact growth habit.
Grow Fragrant Beauty with True Lavender
True Lavender brings beautiful purple-blue flowers, aromatic foliage, and classic garden charm to outdoor spaces. Its fragrant blooms are suitable for dried arrangements, potpourri, and pollinator gardens. Provide plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about growing English Lavender from seeds, its flowering characteristics, and harvesting fragrant flowers.
Do True Lavender seeds need cold stratification before planting?
True Lavender seeds can benefit from cold stratification, although it is not essential for every seed lot. Refrigerating seeds in a slightly moist growing medium for approximately 2–4 weeks may improve germination speed and uniformity. After chilling, sow the seeds in a well-draining seed-starting mix and maintain temperatures around 65–72°F for germination.
How long does English Lavender take to grow from seed and produce flowers?
English Lavender seeds generally germinate within 14–28 days under suitable conditions, although some seeds take longer. Seed-grown plants usually need time to establish before flowering, with blooming commonly beginning in the second growing season. Flowering time varies with climate, sunlight, seed variety, and plant care.
When should you harvest True Lavender flowers for drying?
Harvest True Lavender flower stems when the buds are showing good color and the first flowers on each spike begin to open. Choose a dry morning after the dew has evaporated. Cut the stems with clean pruning shears and gather them into small bundles. Hang the bundles upside down in a dark, dry, well-ventilated area to preserve their fragrance and flower color.