Bring calm and color to your garden!
English Blue Lavender is a timeless favorite with silvery foliage and deep purple-blue blooms that smell like a summer breeze in Provence. Whether you’re growing it for the bees, the bouquet, or your own peace of mind, this lavender is a joy to have around.
Variety: English Blue Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Growth Habit: Perennial
Height: 18–24 inches
Color: Deep blue-purple flower spikes with silvery-green foliage
Planting Conditions: Start indoors or direct sow in full sun with well-drained soil
Bloom Time: Blooms in second year; 100–120 days from sowing
Uses: Great for bouquets, sachets, teas, and pollinator gardens
Benefits: Drought-tolerant once established and beloved by bees and butterflies
Fun Fact: Lavender has been used for centuries in perfumes, herbal remedies, and even tucked into pillows to promote restful sleep.
Lavender isn’t just a pretty face, it’s a full sensory experience. Its fragrant blooms attract bees and butterflies, while its calming scent makes it perfect for herbal teas, bath blends, and homemade sachets. Picture a row of lavender swaying in the breeze, buzzing with life, and ready to be snipped for a fresh bouquet or a soothing cup of tea.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Lavender loves full sun and dry, well-drained soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Surface sow and press lightly, don’t cover. Cold stratify for best germination.
💧 Water Sparingly: Once established, lavender prefers dry feet. Water only when soil is dry.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 12–18 inches apart to allow airflow and prevent mildew.
✂️ Harvest: Snip flower spikes when buds are just beginning to open for the most fragrant oils.
