Learn how to plant, grow, and harvest lavender. We’ll also discuss which varieties are edible and how to propagate lavender. The commonly cultivated lavender is the common or English lavender Lavandula angustifolia (formerly L. officinalis), which is hardy to USDA Zone 5.

2023年10月6日 · Lavender can grow to its full size in as little as a year, but it can take 3-5 years to reach full maturity. The growth rate of this fragrant perennial primarily depends on the following: Choose a climate-adapted hybrid variety for extra vigorous growth. Lavender needs extremely well-drained, loose soil and full sunlight to thrive.

3 天之前 · Plant lavender in a location that receives full sun, or at least six hours of direct sunlight, in well-draining soil. Water young plants that aren't yet established, but avoid watering mature plants. Lavender is fairly drought-tolerant. Don't fertilize lavender, which grows just fine in …

Yes, lavender can be grown indoors as a houseplant. Find your lavender a spot away from any drafts and near a south-facing window where it will get plenty of sunlight—at least eight hours per day. Your lavender plant will likely be too large to sit on a windowsill, so you can use a small table, plant stand, or stool to raise the lavender up ...

Grow lavender in your garden and you’ll be rewarded with colorful flowers, wonderful fragrance and a feast for pollinators — all from a low-maintenance plant. This perennial lavender has been developed for hardiness, so it stands up to heat, humidity, and winter cold. The plants also resist root and foliar diseases. Even deer leave them alone!

With its silvery-green foliage, upright flower spikes, and compact shrub-like form, lavender is ideal for creating informal hedges. You can also harvest it for fragrant floral arrangements, sachets, and potpourri, as well as many medicinal and culinary uses.

2023年10月6日 · Few things compare to a lavender planting in full bloom. And no garden is complete without it! For centuries, this classic herb has been coveted for its decadent fragrance, calming presence, and even healing properties. It thrives in poor soils and can bloom year after year for decades to come.

2022年12月18日 · Lavender is a Mediterranean herb that is easy to grow as long as you provide it with full sun and good drainage. If your soil isn't quite sandy enough, you can grow lavender in pots instead of a planting bed. The fragrant purple flowers enhance the beauty of any garden, and harvested lavender may be used in crafts, perfumes and baked goods.

Lavender grows best in a Mediterranean like climate. They are a drought tolerant perennial that blooms mid-late summer. They will reach their full size in 3- 4 years. Lavender thrives on full sun (at least 8 hours per day or more), and hot, dry, rocky, or sandy soil. Good drainage is a must.

2023年4月10日 · Common garden varieties include the familiar and beautiful English, French, and Spanish species and the popular lavandin hybrids. Highly attractive to important pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, the strong essential oils also repel deer and rodents.