Vera English Lavender Seeds (Lavandula angustifolia)

Bring fragrant purple blooms and soft gray-green foliage to your garden with Vera English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia. Plant it along a sunny path, in an herb border, or in a well-drained container, then gather the flowers to enjoy their fragrance in dried arrangements and sachets.

Plant Highlights

• Fragrant purple flowers and aromatic gray-green foliage.
• Shrubby perennial for sunny borders, herb gardens, and containers.
• Expected mature height: approximately 24–36 inches, depending on conditions.
• Perennial in USDA hardiness zones 5–8; winter survival depends on drainage and local conditions.

Available Seed Packs

• 200 seeds
• 500 seeds, bulk pack
• 2,000 seeds, bulk pack
• 5,000 seeds, bulk pack

Select your preferred seed quantity before adding to cart. This listing is for seeds, not live plants.

Starting Lavender From Seed

Start indoors approximately 8–10 weeks before your last expected frost. Use a clean seed-starting mix, press the seeds onto the surface, and cover only very lightly so light can reach them. Keep the mix lightly moist rather than saturated.

Lavender germination can be slow and uneven. Give seedlings time to emerge, and avoid keeping the surface constantly wet. Grow seedlings in bright light with good ventilation. Harden them off gradually before transplanting outdoors after frost danger has passed.

Growing and Care

• Light: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Avoid waterlogged sites.
• Water: Water young plants while establishing; allow the soil to dry between waterings once established.
• Containers: Use drainage holes and a free-draining mix. Good airflow is especially important in humid climates.
• Pruning: Trim lightly as new growth begins and after flowering. Avoid cutting into old, leafless woody stems.

Harvesting and Drying

Gather flower stems as the blooms begin to open. Dry in small bunches or on open trays in a dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight. Use dried flowers in sachets, potpourri, and decorative arrangements.

Planning Your Garden

Lavender performs best where roots stay well drained. In humid regions or heavy soil, containers can make drainage and airflow easier to manage. Growth and flowering vary with climate, season, and care.