Seeds - Lavender (+/- 50)

Mixture of several varieties of lavender with an average height of 30 to 70 cm. The flowers bear different variations of mauve. The plants are resistant to cold and heat but still benefit from mulch for the winter. The whole plant is very aromatic and appreciated in perfumery. Its flowers are also used in cooking and for making potpourris. Used in traditional herbalism to relieve anxiety, lower blood pressure, as an antiseptic and to promote good digestion.

It is recommended to consult a licensed herbalist or other qualified health care professional before using therapeutically.

The packet contains approximately 50 seeds.

Perennial
Hardiness: Zone 4 to 9
Flowering: Summer of the 2nd year
Direct sowing in May/June or indoor sowing in mid-April. Stratification for about 5 weeks greatly improves the germination rate.
Germination: 7 to 90 days
Soil: Dry, sandy and chalky
Plant spacing: 35 cm
Depth: On the surface, lightly covered
Site: Full sun

Germination rate: 58% in March 2023

Le Jardin des vie-la-joie is a Quebec artisanal seed producer, whose mission is to offer ecological seeds from a culture in harmony with nature, without GMOs, without chemical inputs and with open pollination.