Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) organic seeds
- Low, blooming shrub from the Mediterranean region with uncomparably scenting, purple blossoms. Beloved by humans and bees.
- Contents: Approx. 200 seeds.
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly.
Regular price:
€2.59
Product number: LAV01-BIO GTIN: 4251420503817
Description
Lavender grows as a low shrub in rocky coastal regions of the Mediterranean area. Imported by Benedictine monks it entered monastery gardens north of the Alps. Because of its wonderful fragrance, lavender is often used for cosmetics. A tea brewed from lavender petals is considered calming. Lavandula angustifolia is a particularly essential Lavender species which is particularly rich in essential oils, has antiseptic qualities and the added bonus of warding off fleas and moths.
seed packet
seed packet
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Lamiaceae |
| Characteristics | Needs cold to germinate |
| Eventual height | 20-60 cm |
| Flowering months | August, July |
| Main harvest | August, September |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, March, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 3-5°C |
| Germination time | 2-6 weeks, irregular |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 30 cm |
Sowing and care
Perennial plant, loves sunny locations. Sow early spring indoors. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and plant them out in March after the last expected frosts.
Other names
Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia, L. fragrans, L. vulgaris
German: Flander, Lavander, Narden, Nervenkraut, Römischer Thymian, Schwindelkraut, Speick, welscher Kümmel, Zöpfli, Zitterblümchen, Hirnkraut
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