Mixture of several varieties of lavender averaging 30 to 70 cm in height. The flowers are different variations of mauve. The plants resist both cold and heat well 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 an accredited herbalist therapist or other qualified healthcare professional before using therapeutically.
The bag 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 limestone
Plant spacing: 35 cm
Depth: On the surface, slightly covered
Location: Full sun
Germination rate: 58% in March 2023
Le Jardin des vie-la-joie is an artisanal Quebec seed company, whose mission is to offer ecological seeds from cultivation in harmony with nature, without GMOs, without chemical inputs and open pollination.