TRUE LAVENDER Seeds Perennial Medicinal Fragrance Ornamental Non-GMO 100 Seeds No Fillers - Pure Seed - Non-GMO - Safe Seed Pledge Lavandula angustifolia Perennial; Grows 20-30 Inches Popular uses include: Fragrance / Medicinal / Ornamental Prefers full sun exposure PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Lavender Seeds Of all the scores of different lavenders, this one - Lavandula angustifolia, or Lavender Vera, meaning True Lavender - is arguably the most popular. A delicate & versatile variety, lavender is especially cherished for its elegant appearance & lovely scent. This lavender is fast-growing, long-blooming, & very hardy. It can even be used to flavor select desserts like sorbet & ice cream! True Lavender is in the mint family & is native to the Mediterranean. Plants grow 20-30 inches tall & produce purple flower clusters in mid-summer, which attract honey bees & bumble bees. Lavender can be used in beds & borders & also makes a good ground cover if planted in masses. Requires full sun & well-drained soils. The fragrance is very aromatic & distinctive. The essential oil is said to have a soothing & calming effect, & the dried flowers are used in perfumes, soaps, sachets & for freshening the air in houses. Culinary uses: tea, soups, vinegars & desserts. FAST FACTS Name: Lavender Seeds Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring, Fall Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators Culinary, Medicinal, Deer Resistant, Container Garden Plant Height: Up to 30 inches Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches Planting Depth: 1/8 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: Yes Ships: Year Round HOW TO GROW LAVENDER Lavender is a popular perennial garden plant found around the world. Despite lavender being hardy perennial garden plants they need to be well-tended during their first few weeks. Propagating lavender plants from seed can be challenging as they are slow to germinate. Cold stratification is a process required for some seeds. After sowing, a cold period & then a warm period is required to break dormancy & allow germination. Some gardeners suggest cold-stratifying lavender seeds by placing them in moist soil in a cold greenhouse or refrigerator for two to seven weeks before moving them onto heat. Nevertheless, much personal satisfaction can be gained from growing your lavender plants from seed! With time & patience on your side, visions of sweet-smelling lavender is in your near future. WHEN & HOW TO PLANT LAVENDER SEEDS Prepare the lavender seeds for sowing three months before the last spring frost. Store them in a plastic bag filled with moistened sphagnum moss inside the refrigerator for five weeks. Remoisten the sphagnum whenever it feels dry. This process is called cold stratification, a technique used to simulate the real-world conditions a seed would receive outdoors after the winter gives way to a warm, wet spring. Remove the lavender seeds from the refrigerator after the
