English Lavender

Lamiaceae

The best culinary and cold-hardy lavender. Zones 5-8 standard; 'Munstead' and 'Hidcote' extend to zones 4-9. 'Phenomenal' (L. × intermedia, lavandin hybrid) has exceptional cold tolerance (zones 4-8) and humidity resistance. Full sun, excellent drainage, neutral to alkaline pH. Never cut into old wood. French (L. dentata) zones 7-11. Spanish (L. stoechas) zones 8-11.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

90–120 days

Sun

6+ hours

6+ hours full sun

Spacing

18–24 "

Container

Yes

3+ gallon pot

Height

1–2 ft

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Germination

Germination Time 14–28 days

Optimal Temp 65°F

Watering

Weekly Water 0.5–1 "

Needs Low

Soil

pH Range 6.7–7.3

Soil Type Well-drained sandy/gravelly

Resilience

Heat: Moderate Cold: Moderate Drought: High

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Light feeder

Harvest

Flower spikes with buds just beginning to open. Peak essential oil at this stage.

Sources

university Colorado State Extension — Lavender university UF/IFAS — Lavender

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English Lavender Planting Dates by Zone

Planting dates for English Lavender vary by USDA hardiness zone. Select your zone below for frost dates, start-indoors timing, and a full monthly planting calendar.

Zone 5A Zone 5B Zone 6A Zone 6B Zone 7A Zone 7B Zone 8A Zone 8B Zone 9A Zone 9B

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