Spike Lavender Seeds For Planting (Lavandula latifolia)
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basic information
Spike Lavender (Lavandula latifolia) is a versatile plant valued in gardens for its aromatic, gray-green foliage and vibrant purple flower spikes that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. It serves as an excellent border plant or addition to herb gardens, blending aesthetic appeal with functionality. Medicinally, its essential oil is used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation, relieve stress, and ease headaches. The oil also has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful for treating minor skin irritations, burns, and insect bites.
Seed Count
1000 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Lavender seeds can benefit from a process of stratification. Place the seeds in the fridge, between a damp paper towel for 2 to 4 weeks. Sow in CowPots / starter pots, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Direct sow or transplant when temperatures are at least 65F. Keep in mind, the seed requires light to properly germinate.
SEED PREP
Cold stratification for 2 to 4 weeks
SOWING DEPTH
Surface sow
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full sunlight
SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers well drained soil
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water less, water my base
GERMINATION
Sprouts in 14 to 28 days
PLANT HEIGHT
Grows up to 30" tall
PLANT WIDTH
Spreads 20" wide
PLANT SPACING
Plants 12" to 18" apart
REPELS INSECTS
Mosquitoes, flies, fleas, moths
HERB USES
Culinary & medicinal
SEASON
Perennial herb
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Lavandula latifolia
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Somewhat stubborn to germinate.
PLANT SETTING
Grow in pots to save space
