Friday, October 2, 2020

Lavender

la·vuhn·dr ; Lavandula


 Days from Seed to Maturity: 90-200


Lifespan: Lavender is a Perennial plant.

Outdoor Planting Zones: 5-9

Pruning: Prune after Flowering. Avoid cutting more than 1/3 of the stem length.

Light: Direct Sunlight. 6 hrs/day in a sunny location or 10 hrs/day under fluorescent lighting.

Soil: Well drained soil. Slightly Alkaline soil with a pH between 6.7-7.3.

Indoor Planting: If planted in a planter, soil at least 8-10 inches deep.

Water: Water only when the top two inches of the soil is dry. Keep well drained soil.

Food: Feed with a basic Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food, such as Miracle-Gro, that has a NPK of 24-8-6, or your favorite well balanced fertilizer. Fertilize indoor plants per the directions accompanying your fertilizer of choice. 

Potential Companions: Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Roses and Bearded Iris.

Do not plant with: Vegetables, due to the moisture value in the soil that most vegetables require.

Additional information: Lavender is in the Mint Family.

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