Lavender Seeds for Pollinator Gardens
Grow classic English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Vera) with Anellabees Vera Lavender Seeds! This beloved heirloom perennial produces fragrant purple flower spikes perfect for sachets, cooking, essential oils, and dried arrangements. Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and a pollinator magnet—bees absolutely love lavender. Easy to grow in gardens or containers with stunning silvery-green foliage year-round. The ultimate low-maintenance perennial for fragrance, beauty, and pollinator support.
Product Details:
- Height: 18-24 inches | Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
- Type: Perennial (zones 5-9) | Flowers: Purple spikes
- Sun: Full sun (6+ hours) | Germination: 14-21 days
- Bloom Time: Summer (year 2+) | Drought-Tolerant: Yes
- Size Options: One packet or 12-pack Pollinator Collection
Why Grow Lavender:
- Iconic Fragrance: Sweet, calming scent perfect for aromatherapy, sachets, crafts
- Edible Flowers: Culinary lavender for baking, tea, cocktails
- Perennial: Returns every year, grows bigger and better
- Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in hot, dry conditions once established
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Strong scent deters pests
- Pollinator Paradise: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds love lavender
Growing Instructions:
- Start indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost (stratify seeds in fridge 2-3 weeks for best results)
- Plant ¼ inch deep, keep moist until germination (14-21 days)
- Full sun, well-drained soil essential (lavender hates wet feet)
- Space 12-18 inches apart
- Important: May not flower until year 2
Culinary Uses:
- Baking: Cookies, shortbread, scones, cakes
- Beverages: Lavender lemonade, tea, cocktails
- Honey & sugar: Lavender-infused honey, lavender sugar
- Savory: Herbes de Provence, roasted lamb
Uses:
- Crafts: Dried bouquets, wreaths, sachets, potpourri
- Aromatherapy: Essential oil, sleep pillows, bath products
- Culinary: Baking, tea, honey infusions
- Pollinator Garden: Attracts bees, butterflies, beneficial insects
Harvesting:
- Cut flower stems just as buds begin to open
- Harvest in morning after dew dries
- Hang upside down in dark, dry place to dry
- Store dried flowers in airtight containers
Container Growing:
- Excellent for pots (minimum 12 inches deep)
- Use well-draining potting mix
- Water sparingly (drought-tolerant)
Perfect For: Pollinator gardens, herb gardens, xeriscaping, Mediterranean gardens, container gardens, fragrance gardens, cut flowers, dried flowers, culinary gardens.
Storage: Store seeds at 32-41°F. Viable for 2-3 years.
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Growing notes and instructions are detailed on the back of the packet.
Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high humidity. The ideal temperature is between 32° and 41°F.
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