{"product_id":"vera-lavender-seeds-lavandula-angustifolia-fragrant-heirloom-perennial-herb-100mg","title":"Vera Lavender Seeds – Lavandula angustifolia Fragrant Heirloom Perennial Herb, 100mg","description":"\u003cp\u003eVera Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a classic English lavender prized for its sweet, calming fragrance and compact, bushy habit. This heirloom perennial produces slender spikes of small purple-blue flowers above narrow, gray-green leaves, bringing timeless beauty to herb gardens, borders, and container plantings. The blooms are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, making Vera Lavender a welcome addition to pollinator-friendly landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond its ornamental value, Vera Lavender is a versatile herb. The fragrant flowers can be harvested for dried arrangements, sachets, and potpourri, while the foliage offers a pleasant scent when brushed or crushed. Its tidy, mounding form works well along pathways, in rock gardens, or as a low hedge in sunny, well-drained spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant purple-blue flower spikes on compact, bushy plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom, non-GMO seeds for traditional English lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial growth habit in suitable climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for herb gardens, borders, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavandula angustifolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, bushy mound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart Vera Lavender seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds on the surface of a well-drained seed-starting mix and press them lightly into the soil; do not cover deeply, as light aids germination. Keep the medium evenly moist but not soggy, and maintain a warm temperature around 65–70°F. Germination can be slow and uneven, so patience is key. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny location with excellent drainage for planting out. Water young plants regularly until established, then reduce watering; lavender prefers drier conditions and may suffer in poorly drained or overly wet soil. Space plants 12–18 inches apart to allow good air circulation. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy shape and encourage bushy growth. In colder zones, provide winter protection or grow in containers that can be moved indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100mg of Vera Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824813572406,"sku":"FOLIA2-1327","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6514431175_t0y9.jpg?v=1793004789","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/vera-lavender-seeds-lavandula-angustifolia-fragrant-heirloom-perennial-herb-100mg","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}