Lavandula, Fernleaf Lavender ~ 45 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Spring, Summer
Description
Lavandula multifida
Perennial
spring/Summer bloom
Hardy to zone 8
A butterfly, bee, & hummingbird favorite!
A great variety for containers!
Fernleaf looks distinctively different than other garden lavenders. It has deeply lobed fern-like, silvery leaves that give the foliage a handsome lacy appearance and long stems topped with graceful blue-violet trident-form flowers. Easily grown from seed, this first year flowering perennial has a bushy habit and blooms all summer long. Fernleaf foliage is highly aromatic with a hint of oregano and highly attractive to butterflies. Great for borders, beds, and containers.
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Details
Plant In: Feb – May, Aug – Oct
Sun/Shade: Sun or Partial Shade
Sow Seeds: 1 inch apart, cover lightly
Days to Germinate: 7 – 14 days
Mature Height: 1 1/2 to 2 feet
BEST TO PLANT INDOORS
In early spring, sow lavender seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Cover very lightly and keep at 60 to 70°F (16-21°C). Keep evenly moist but not soggy until seedlings slowly emerge over 14 days, providing a good light source. When seedlings have several sets of leaves, transplant 2 inches apart into deeper containers. Plant outside in a well-drained sunny spot when plants are 2 to 3 inches tall after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions.
THIN OR TRANSPLANT
Space 18 inches apart when seedlings are well established.
GROWING NOTES
Because perennial lavender’s small seeds germinate slowly and unevenly, we strongly recommend starting them indoors so you can tend them carefully. After seedlings are well established, plant them out in a sunny spot with excellent drainage and good air circulation or in big, well-drained pots. Plants flower lightly the first season and come into full bloom in their second summer.
After blooming season, prune and shape the plants while cutting off spent flower stalks. These sturdy plants will take more humidity than other lavenders. Fernleaf plants are beacons for butterflies all summer long.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Herbs |
| Common Family Name | Lavender |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer |
| Plant Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |
| Spacing in Row | 1", thin/transplant 18" |
| Planting Depth | cover lightly |
| Days to Germination | 7-14 days |