A garden classic, Lavender is known for its soothing aroma, green foliage and tall purple flower spikes. Adored not only for its beauty but also for its medical and culinary attributes - it's uses are almost endless!
A compact shrub, native to the Mediterranean, the most common, English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is beloved for its ease of care. As they are a Herbaceous perennial that does just fine with a bit of neglect. Simply plant them in soil with good drainage, in a spot that offers lots of sunshine and watch the pollinators flock!
Pssst... When Anna's Club members shop lavender in-store from now until Wednesday May 29th, they'll receive 20% off!
Lavender Care & Maintenance
Light: Full Sun
Water: Extremely drought-tolerant once established. When first planting, regularly water during growing season.
Fertilizer: Add compost into the hole when planting. Feeding is not needed and can negatively affect the potency.
Soil: Plant in well-drained soil.
Growth: 2–3' tall | 2–4' wide
Bloom Time: Early Summer to Early Fall
Hardiness: 5a–9a, USDA
Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs & Cats
Pruning: Prune once flowering is complete as all lavender blooms on the stems that grew in the current year. Prune early/mid-spring is best then again in late summer/early fall before the first frost.
Harvesting: It is recommended to harvest in the morning as this is when the oils are the most concentrated. Snip once about half of the flowers have budded. If drying, hang them in a dark cool place with good air flow.
Types of Lavender we carry here at Anna's:
- English lavender (Hardy to Zone 5)
- Spanish lavender (Hardy Zones 7 to 9)
