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English Lavender — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: English Lavender
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

90-120days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z5–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Seeds need cold stratification. Easier to start from cuttings or plants.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Low water needs once established, drought tolerant
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil, poor to moderately fertile
Soil pH: 6.5-7.5
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 12-24 inches
Season: Perennial, cool season planting

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Purple flower spikes with silvery-green foliage
Size: 4-6 inch flower spikes
Shape: Compact rounded bush with narrow linear leaves and cylindrical flower spikes
Flavour: Floral, sweet, and slightly camphor-like with classic lavender aroma

In the kitchen

Herbes de Provence, baking (cookies, shortbread), honey infusion, tea, cocktail garnish

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Spittlebug, aphids, whiteflies (rarely problematic)
Diseases: Root rot in poorly drained soils, fungal issues in humid conditions
Resistance: Generally disease resistant when grown in proper conditions with good drainage

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

RosemarySimilar growing conditions, both repel pests and attract beneficial insects

ThymeCompatible Mediterranean herbs that deter cabbage worms and enhance each other's fragrance

SageShared preference for well-drained soil and mutual pest deterrent properties

OreganoSimilar water and sunlight needs, both attract pollinators and repel ants

CabbageLavender repels cabbage moths, flea beetles, and other brassica pests

RosesLavender deters aphids and ants while attracting beneficial insects to protect roses

TomatoesLavender may repel whiteflies and improve tomato flavor while deterring mice

MarigoldsBoth plants repel harmful insects and attract beneficial pollinators

Avoid

MintAggressive spreader that can overwhelm lavender and prefers more moisture

ImpatiensRequires consistent moisture and shade, opposite of lavender's dry, sunny preferences

HostasNeeds moist, shaded conditions that conflict with lavender's Mediterranean requirements

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbohydrate (g): 2.65
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 0.3
Vitamin A (µg): 264
Vitamin C (mg): 18
Vitamin E (mg): 0.8
Vitamin K (µg): 415
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.155
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 177
Iron (mg): 3.17
Magnesium (mg): 64
Phosphorus (mg): 56
Potassium (mg): 295
Zinc (mg): 0.81
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown English Lavender?

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