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| Botanical Name |
Lavandula latifolia |
| Seeds Per Pack |
25 |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
14 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
28 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/16 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness |
USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Bloom Color |
Violet/Lavender |
| Bloom Time |
Mid-Summer |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are fragrant, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest |
90-100 |
| Propagation Methods |
By dividing the rootball, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; stratify if sowing indoors |
| Seed Collecting |
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Spike lavender, also known as broadleaved or Portuguese lavender, is a small, shrub-like perennial with an attractive upright habit, typically growing 2–3 feet tall. It features gray-green leaves that are noticeably broader than other lavender types and release a rich, camphoraceous fragrance. Long, slender violet-blue to purple flower spikes bloom in midsummer and continue over a long season, adding a unique charm to the garden. Native to the western Mediterranean and now cultivated worldwide, this heirloom variety is prized as a highly productive source of essential oil. The oil is commonly used in soap making, aromatherapy, and natural insect repellents.
