Approx. 160 seeds/pkt (800 seeds/gram)

English type. Lavender seeds are a Mediterranean native that grow as a short, shrubby, multi-stemmed herb. Lavender seeds, once established, will do best in full sun with well-drained soil. As almost everyone knows, the flowers are dried and used in sachets and potpourris and the foliage, when disturbed, produces a wonderfully fragrant addition to any garden. The flowers provide a very important food source for bees.

Lavender is a relatively short-lived perennial in Zone 6 and up. In Zone 5, winter protection is recommended – especially where winter snow cover would be considered unreliable. Below Zone 5, lavender can be grown as an annual. In these marginal zones, we suggest experimenting with growing lavender as a container plant. At the end of the season, move it to a wind-and sun-sheltered site in a garage or shed for overwintering. Germination can be irregular.