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.

Does lavender come back every year?

Lavender is a Low-Maintenance Perennial

And this beauty will come back to your garden every year, for about 3-5 years, so it's a great investment. Before you make any plant purchases, however, I want to remind you to always choose plants that thrive in your plant hardiness zone.

Is lavender plant annual or perennial?

Lavender is a perennial that will last for several years under the right conditions. Because of its Mediterranean origin, lavender loves blazing hot sun and dry soil. If your lavender doesn't thrive, it's most likely due to overwatering, too much shade, and high humidity levels.

How tall does Fernleaf lavender grow?

It's a woody shrub that can be used as a low hedge, border, or edge—fernleaf lavender grows up to about two feet (60 cm.) tall and wide. Grow it in clumps for visual interest and garden fragrance. In warm climates, it will produce pretty flowers year-round.

How do you care for Lavender Fernleaf?

1. Plant Feed. Slow release feed in spring.
2. Watering. Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings.
3. Soil. Light, well-drained soil.
4. Basic Care Summary. Does best in light, well-drained soil. Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings.

Lavandula pinnata - grow & care (Fernleaf lavender )

Which Lavender is most fragrant?

The most fragrant Lavender plants are the Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia). Several cultivars of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) are also prized for their delightful scent. Lavandula x intermedia, also called Lavandin, is a hybrid cross between Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia.

Which lavender is perennial?

Although lavender (Lavandula spp.) is often listed as a perennial, that is only partially correct. Lavender is actually regarded as a subshrub. You might think this is just a matter of terminology, but it makes a large difference in how you care for your lavender plants.

What type of lavender comes back every year?

There are 2 species of lavender that tolerate freezing temperatures and will come back after Winter. These are: English Lavender (lavandula angustifolia) Lavandula x intermedia.

What do I do with my lavender plant in the winter?

1. Prepare lavenders for winter by pruning them late summer or early fall, into a dense mound shape to increase resistance from hostile winter weather and to deflect snow.
2. Clear away fallen leaves and decaying organic matter from around the lavenders as this will only encourage the disease root rot.

Should lavender be cut back in the spring?

All lavenders bloom on the stems that grew in the current year. This means pruning can be done in early or mid-spring without sacrificing the current year's flowers. Pruning in spring can delay flowering—which might be your preference—and it's a good time to take down dead portions and shorten growth to the buds.

Should lavender be cut back?

Prune for healthier lavender plants

An annual pruning is an important step for long-lasting lavender (Lavandula spp. and hybrids) plants. Without it they grow a large, lanky, woody base that can split open — it looks bad and shortens the plant's lifespan.

What is the most hardy lavender plant?

The English lavender species (Lavandula angustifolia) are the most hardy of all lavender species, able to tolerate winter frosts, snow, wind and deer and rabbit resistance. English lavenders are hardy to zone 5 and can be grown in a temperate climate.

Should lavender be cut back before winter?

A. Unpruned lavenders tend to become woody and have decreased blooms. However, lavender should not be pruned during the winter. Unlike many perennial plants and shrubs that can be pruned now, it is best to wait to prune lavender until after bloom in spring or in early fall before any danger of frost.

Does lavender stay green in winter?

A NEW DAY FOR LAVENDER

Not only does it retain its foliage through the winter, but it also stands up to humidity. And that's no small feat for a species that originated in the dry, hot climates of Africa, Europe and Asia. ... The plant looks amazing in winter, maintaining its silver-grey foliage atop a neat, compact mound.

Should I cover lavender for winter?

If you live where subfreezing winter temperatures are common, it's helpful to cover your lavender plants with evergreen boughs once you've had your first frost and the ground is cold. ... The covering also provides protection from cold winter winds that can dry out the plants and cause die-back of stems.

Does lavender flower all year round?

Due to its Mediterranean origins, lavender prefers hot summers and dry winters. ... Guaranteed to flower through most of the year, they take a well-earned break in summer and come back in autumn, winter and spring.

Does lavender bloom all year?

Lavender Types, Lavender Varieties, Lavender Blooming Seasons. Depending on where you live, you can enjoy Lavender blooms almost all year in your garden. ... Because not all Lavenders bloom at the same time and some bloom continuously, producing flowers all spring and summer.

Which is the best lavender?

• 'Hidcote' is one of the best known of all lavender varieties, for good reason. ...
• 'Lady Ann' is a compact variety of English lavender, growing to around 45cm in height. ...
• 'Willow Vale' is a vigorous variety of French lavender with gorgeous spikes of purple flowers.

What is the best time of year to plant lavender?

Spacing: Depending on the variety, space plants 1 to 3 feet apart. Planting Time: In areas colder than Zone 6 (Zone 6-1), we recommend planting in spring or early summer. In areas warmer than zone 6 (7-10), we recommend planting in early fall so the roots can get established during the cool, moist winter weather.

Which lavender blooms the longest?

• Lavender 'Blue Cushion' blooms profusely from late spring through summer.
• Lavender 'Miss Katherine' is a stunning pink-flowered lavender.
• Lavender 'Gros Bleu' has fragrant, deep-blue flowers.
• Lavender 'Grosso' is a large-growing, fragrant French hybrid Lavender.

What is the easiest lavender to grow?

English lavenders are the easiest lavenders to grow, with varieties such as 'Munstead' and 'Hidcote' regarded as the easiest and most versatile lavender varieties as they require minimal maintenance and can survive in both hot and cold climates.

How many times a year does lavender bloom?

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is most common and hardy to Zone 5. There are hundreds of varieties available in many colors and sizes. It often blooms twice in one season.

Why is my lavender not fragrant?

The reason lavenders do not smell is usually to do with a lack of sunlight or soil that is too fertile. The less sun a lavender receives, the less flowers and oils will be produced which ultimately limits the lavenders smell. Lavenders need full sun and low to medium fertility soils to produce the best fragrance.

Do lavender plants spread?

Lavender is a small shrub that usually grows 20 to 24 inches tall and wide. The height includes the flower stalks, so when not in bloom, the foliage may be only a foot tall. The plant does not spread as thyme, oregano, and other herbs tend to.

How do you winterize lavender?

Given the proper planting conditions, though, lavender is extremely easy to winterize. Remove your lavender's flower stalks when the flowers begin to fade. Cut the stalks off as close to the leaves as possible. If your lavender has outgrown its spot you can reduce its size by one-third.