Lavender 'Vera'

'Vera' lavender is the original species of English lavender. It blooms in midsummer with tall wands of highly fragrant, lavender-blue flowers.

'Vera' lavender is great for cutting or potpourri. It is considered to be the best variety for culinary and medicinal use. In the garden, the flowers attract butterflies and beneficial insects.

English lavender 'Vera' is a shrubby, evergreen perennial. It is drought tolerant, thriving in poor, well-drained soil. Space plants at least 24" apart unless you are growing a hedge, in which case the plants should be spaced 18" apart. Shear plants in late summer after the flowers fade.

This variety is also known as True English Lavender or Old English Lavender. The plants are deer-resistant.

Hardiness Zones: 5-10

Height: 24"

Spacing: 18-24"

Light: Full sun

Sowing Lavender Seeds

Start lavender seeds indoors in late winter. Lightly cover the seeds with soil, then refrigerate for 3 weeks.