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English Lavender (Vera)

Scientific name Lavandula angustifolia Mill.

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English Lavender (Vera) is best suited to well-drained perennial beds, pollinator gardens, cut stems, and fragrance. Its defining kitchen character is clean floral-herbal aroma. English lavender is a Mediterranean woody perennial.About English Lavender (Vera)English Lavender (Vera) is a perennial selection of english lavender, with an upright/erect habit and an expected height or spread of 25–30 in. It is...

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150 minimum seeds per packet
  • Germination10-21 Days days · 65–80 °F
  • Maturity90-99 Days · Approximately 90-99 Days, from sowing to the first established harvest or bloom. Weather, soil temperature, and planting method can shift the actual harvest date.
  • SunFull sun
  • Support & spacingNo-Support · space 12 in · rows 24 in
  • Growth habitUpright/Erect · Perennial · 25–30 in tall
  • Best useFlowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context
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Seed-starting profileDifficulty, preparation, reliability, and timing Open

Seed success profile

Gardener experience Intermediate
Germination difficulty Patient
Preparation before sowing
Sow in clean mix or direct sow when soil temperature matches the canonical germination range.
Germination speed
10-21 Days
Growing complexity
Intermediate
Patience and timing
90-99 Days
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Expected germination
10-21 Days
Germination temperature
65–80 °F
Stratification
A short cool-moist period may improve uniformity; keep treatment records.
Scarification
None required
Pre-soaking
None required
Light during germination
Light aids germination; barely cover
Germination pattern
Best when the seed zone stays near 65–80 °F with steady moisture and airflow.
Transplant sensitivity
Low to moderate; transplant before roots become crowded.
Starting method
Cataloged for indoor starting or transplanting; follow the hardening-off guidance.
Best chance of success
Sow 1/8 in deep, keep the seed zone evenly moist, and maintain about 65–80 °F until emergence.
Planning window

Plan around 10-21 Daysat65–80 °F. Keep moisture, light, and preparation aligned with the sowing instructions below.

Slow germination is not automatically failed germination.

Maintain the listed temperature, moisture, light, and treatment conditions for the full expected window. Some seed lots emerge gradually rather than all at once.

1 Beginner-friendly 2 One extra step 3 Some experience helpful 4 Patient growers 5 Advanced propagation

Seed age, storage, sowing depth, moisture, temperature, light, local conditions, and aftercare can affect results. Last reviewed August 2026.

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About this variety

What to expect from English Lavender (Vera)

English Lavender (Vera) is a perennial english lavender selection grown for flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context.

Read the complete product descriptionTraits, flavor, garden use, variety notes, and the full catalog record

English Lavender (Vera) is best suited to well-drained perennial beds, pollinator gardens, cut stems, and fragrance. Its defining kitchen character is clean floral-herbal aroma. English lavender is a Mediterranean woody perennial.

About English Lavender (Vera)

English Lavender (Vera) is a perennial selection of english lavender, with an upright/erect habit and an expected height or spread of 25–30 in. It is best suited to flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context. Notable traits include harvest flowers or leaves according to documented culinary or ornamental use and avoid medical claims; aroma and culinary suitability vary; traditional use is not a medical guarantee.

The value of English Lavender (Vera) is in the combination of its named traits, upright/erect growth, and fit for flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context.

History and provenance

Members of the mint family have long histories in Mediterranean, European, Asian, and North American gardens. Their common names can obscure hybrid origin or species differences, so this page separates verified botanical identity from flavor tradition and avoids turning traditional use into a medical claim. English lavender is a Mediterranean woody perennial. Vera is a seed-grown selection name used in commerce; cold tolerance and plant uniformity should be judged in the gardener’s climate rather than assumed from the name alone.

Growing facts

Scientific name Lavandula angustifolia Mill.
Life cycle Perennial
Maturity 90-99 Days
Germination 10-21 Days at 65–80 °F
Seed depth 1/8 in
Plant height / spread 25–30 in
Growth habit Upright/Erect
Spacing 12 in between plants; 24 in between rows
Sunlight Full sun
Soil Loamy; pH 6.5–7.0
Water Moderate
Support No-Support

Starting English Lavender (Vera) from seed

Sow 1/8 in deep and keep the seed zone evenly moist. Expect emergence in 10-21 Days when the seed-zone temperature is near 65–80 °F. Germination preparation: Use a fine, evenly moist seed-starting mix or prepared seedbed. Light requirement: Light aids germination; barely cover. Soaking: None required. Stratification: A short cool-moist period may improve uniformity; keep treatment records.. Scarification: None required.

Planting and care

Plant during spring and provide full sun. Space plants 12 in apart with 24 in between rows. Use loamy with a pH near 6.5–7.0, and follow a moderate watering plan. Support requirement: No-Support. Frost response: Hardy. Large permanent container possible, but in-ground culture usually supports longer life

Harvest and use

Approximately 90-99 Days, from sowing to the first established harvest or bloom. Weather, soil temperature, and planting method can shift the actual harvest date. Harvest: Harvest flowers or leaves according to documented culinary or ornamental use and avoid medical claims. Uses: Flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context. Flavor: aroma and culinary suitability vary; traditional use is not a medical guarantee. Seed saving: Open-pollinated herb or leafy crop. Best uses include flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context. Flavor and eating quality: aroma and culinary suitability vary; traditional use is not a medical guarantee.

Saving seed

Select several healthy, true-to-type English Lavender (Vera) plants that match the expected upright/erect habit and overall plant form. Avoid saving seed only from the earliest or largest individual unless that is your deliberate selection goal. Pollination system: Open-pollinated herb or leafy crop. Compatible plants of the same species may cross to varying degrees through insects or wind. Separate compatible varieties that may flower together, or use cages, barriers, hand pollination, or another documented control appropriate to the crop. English Lavender (Vera) is a perennial. Seed production may require overwintering, vernalization, or more than one growing season, depending on climate and crop biology. Clean the seed carefully, dry it thoroughly away from direct heat, label the lot with variety and year, and store it cool, dark, and dry. Test germination before an important planting or distribution season.

Common problems

Common concerns: Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, slugs, damping-off, root rot, and leaf diseases under humid crowded conditions. Management: Provide airflow, drainage, moderate fertility, careful watering, and clean harvest practices. Contain spreading mints where needed. Diagnosis note: Similar symptoms can have different causes. Compare plants of the same age, record weather and irrigation, and use local Extension or diagnostic support before applying a control.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions - English Lavender (Vera)

When is English Lavender (Vera) ready? Use 90-99 Days. Approximately 90-99 Days, from sowing to the first established harvest or bloom. Weather, soil temperature, and planting method can shift the actual harvest date.

How long does germination take? Expect 10-21 Days at about 65–80 °F. Cooler, hotter, crusted, saturated, or dry seedbeds can slow emergence.

How large does it grow? Expect about 25–30 in with an upright/erect habit. Space plants 12 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Support: No-Support.

Can it grow in a container? Large permanent container possible, but in-ground culture usually supports longer life Use a container with drainage and enough volume to maintain the listed spacing and steady moisture.

Can I save seed? Open-pollinated herb or leafy crop. Keep compatible varieties isolated and allow selected plants to reach full seed maturity.

Additional variety overview

English Lavender (Vera) is a perennial english lavender selection (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) with an upright/erect habit and an expected height or spread of 25–30 in. It is best for flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context. Maturity: 90-99 Days.

Additional catalog details

English Lavender (Vera) is a perennial english lavender selection grown for flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context. English Lavender (Vera) is best suited to well-drained perennial beds, pollinator gardens, cut stems, and fragrance.
View all growing and care factsBotanical identity, timing, climate, soil, spacing, mature size, and crop-specific details

Plant identity

Minimum seed count 150 seeds
Seed product profile Herb seed
Scientific name Lavandula angustifolia Mill.
Common name English lavender
Cultivar or variety English Lavender (Vera)
Also known as Lavender, Lavender Seeds - English Lavender (Vera), English Lavender (Vera), English lavender, Lavender - English Lavender (Vera)
Color Green
Life cycle Perennial
Botanical family Lamiaceae
Reproductive type Open-Pollinated (OP)
Heritage qualifiers Non-GMO
Native to the United States Domesticated Plant
Domestication note Mediterranean Basin

Seed success and gardener experience

Gardener experience IntermediateLevel 3 of 5
Germination difficulty PatientLevel 3 of 5
Preparation before sowing Sow in clean mix or direct sow when soil temperature matches the canonical germination range.
Stratification A short cool-moist period may improve uniformity; keep treatment records.
Scarification None required
Pre-soaking None required
Light during germination Light aids germination; barely cover
Germination pattern Best when the seed zone stays near 65–80 °F with steady moisture and airflow.
Growing complexity Intermediate
Transplant sensitivity Low to moderate; transplant before roots become crowded.
First harvest or bloom 90-99 Days
Best chance of success Sow 1/8 in deep, keep the seed zone evenly moist, and maintain about 65–80 °F until emergence.

Timing and climate

Days to maturity 90-99 Days
Germination 10-21 Days
Germination temperature 65–80 °F
Planting season Spring
Bloom season Summer
Frost tolerance Hardy
Sunlight Full sun
Water needs Moderate

Site, soil, and space

Soil type Loamy
Preferred soil pH 6.5–7.0
Seed depth 1/8 in
Plant spacing 12 in
Row spacing 24 in
Mature height 25–30 in
Growth habit Upright/Erect
Support needed No-Support
Suitable growing locations In-ground bed, Raised bed, Greenhouse, High Tunnel, Containers, Community garden, Wildflower meadow, Habitat restoration

Crop-specific details

Fruit size Harvest flowers or leaves according to documented culinary or ornamental use and avoid medical claims
Flavor profile aroma and culinary suitability vary; traditional use is not a medical guarantee
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Recorded product profileIntermediatePatientRead why
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Recorded soil typeLoamy
Recorded pH range6.5–7.0
Water needsModerate
LightFull sun

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How to start English Lavender (Vera) from seedPreparation, timing, depth, germination, transplanting, spacing, and early care

Recorded germination plan

Expected germination
10-21 Days
Germination temperature
65–80 °F

Complete sowing and planting guidance

Sow 1/8 in deep. Expect germination in 10-21 Days at 65–80 °F. Space plants 12 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Provide full sun, loamy near pH 6.5–7.0, and moderate watering. Support: No-Support. English Lavender (Vera) grows with an upright/erect habit to about 25–30 in. Plant during spring, provide full sun, and use loamy near pH 6.5–7.0. Space plants 12 in apart with 24 in between rows. Water requirement: Moderate. Support: No-Support.

Additional planting instructions

Sow 1/8 in deep. Expect germination in 10-21 Days at 65–80 °F. Space plants 12 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Provide full sun, loamy near pH 6.5–7.0, and moderate watering. Support: No-Support.

Additional planting information

Sow 1/8 in deep. Expect germination in 10-21 Days at 65–80 °F. Space plants 12 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Provide full sun, loamy near pH 6.5–7.0, and moderate watering. Support: No-Support.
How to grow this specific varietyLight, water, fertility, support, spacing, airflow, crop behavior, and season-long care

Variety-specific growing notes

English Lavender (Vera) grows with an upright/erect habit to about 25–30 in. Plant during spring, provide full sun, and use loamy near pH 6.5–7.0. Space plants 12 in apart with 24 in between rows. Water requirement: Moderate. Support: No-Support.

Complete growing guide

Sow 1/8 in deep. Expect germination in 10-21 Days at 65–80 °F. Space plants 12 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Provide full sun, loamy near pH 6.5–7.0, and moderate watering. Support: No-Support.

Practical field and garden tips

Keep the seedbed evenly moist through emergence, thin on time, and maintain the listed spacing. Approximately 90-99 Days, from sowing to the first established harvest or bloom. Weather, soil temperature, and planting method can shift the actual harvest date.
Harvest, storage, uses, and benefitsWhen and how to harvest, ways to use the crop, storage, culinary value, habitat value, and garden roles

Harvest and use notes

Harvest: Harvest: Harvest flowers or leaves according to documented culinary or ornamental use and avoid medical claims. Uses: Flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context. Flavor: aroma and culinary suitability vary; traditional use is not a medical guarantee. Seed saving: Open-pollinated herb or leafy crop. Uses: Flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context. Flavor: aroma and culinary suitability vary; traditional use is not a medical guarantee. Seed saving: Open-pollinated herb or leafy crop.

Uses and benefits

English Lavender (Vera) is best for flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context. Flavor and sensory character: aroma and culinary suitability vary; traditional use is not a medical guarantee. Harvest form or size: Harvest flowers or leaves according to documented culinary or ornamental use and avoid medical claims.
Seed saving and carrying the variety forwardPollination, isolation, selection, harvest, cleaning, drying, and storage
Select several healthy, true-to-type English Lavender (Vera) plants that match the expected upright/erect habit and overall plant form. Avoid saving seed only from the earliest or largest individual unless that is your deliberate selection goal. Pollination system: Open-pollinated herb or leafy crop. Compatible plants of the same species may cross to varying degrees through insects or wind. Separate compatible varieties that may flower together, or use cages, barriers, hand pollination, or another documented control appropriate to the crop. English Lavender (Vera) is a perennial. Seed production may require overwintering, vernalization, or more than one growing season, depending on climate and crop biology. Clean the seed carefully, dry it thoroughly away from direct heat, label the lot with variety and year, and store it cool, dark, and dry. Test germination before an important planting or distribution season.
Problems and answersPests, diseases, troubleshooting, practical response, and product-specific questions

Variety troubleshooting summary

Common concerns: Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, slugs, damping-off, root rot, and leaf diseases under humid crowded conditions. Management: Provide airflow, drainage, moderate fertility, careful watering, and clean harvest practices. Contain spreading mints where needed. Diagnosis note: Similar symptoms can have different causes. Compare plants of the same age, record weather and irrigation, and use local Extension or diagnostic support before applying a control.

Complete pest and problem guide

Common concerns: Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, slugs, damping-off, root rot, and leaf diseases under humid crowded conditions. Management: Provide airflow, drainage, moderate fertility, careful watering, and clean harvest practices. Contain spreading mints where needed. Diagnosis note: Similar symptoms can have different causes. Compare plants of the same age, record weather and irrigation, and use local Extension or diagnostic support before applying a control.

Questions gardeners ask

Frequently Asked Questions - English Lavender (Vera)

When is English Lavender (Vera) ready? Use 90-99 Days. Approximately 90-99 Days, from sowing to the first established harvest or bloom. Weather, soil temperature, and planting method can shift the actual harvest date.

How long does germination take? Expect 10-21 Days at about 65–80 °F. Cooler, hotter, crusted, saturated, or dry seedbeds can slow emergence.

How large does it grow? Expect about 25–30 in with an upright/erect habit. Space plants 12 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Support: No-Support.

Can it grow in a container? Large permanent container possible, but in-ground culture usually supports longer life Use a container with drainage and enough volume to maintain the listed spacing and steady moisture.

Can I save seed? Open-pollinated herb or leafy crop. Keep compatible varieties isolated and allow selected plants to reach full seed maturity.
History, provenance, and cultural contextWhat is documented, what is reported, what remains uncertain, and how the variety reached gardeners

Scientific name: Lavandula angustifolia Mill.

Common name: English lavender

Cultivar or variety: English Lavender (Vera)

Provenance summary

Members of the mint family have long histories in Mediterranean, European, Asian, and North American gardens. Their common names can obscure hybrid origin or species differences, so this page separates verified botanical identity from flavor tradition and avoids turning traditional use into a medical claim. English lavender is a Mediterranean woody perennial. Vera is a seed-grown selection name used in commerce; cold tolerance and plant uniformity should be judged in the gardener’s climate rather than assumed from the name alone.

Plant and variety history

Members of the mint family have long histories in Mediterranean, European, Asian, and North American gardens. Their common names can obscure hybrid origin or species differences, so this page separates verified botanical identity from flavor tradition and avoids turning traditional use into a medical claim. English lavender is a Mediterranean woody perennial. Vera is a seed-grown selection name used in commerce; cold tolerance and plant uniformity should be judged in the gardener’s climate rather than assumed from the name alone.

Additional seed provenance record

Members of the mint family have long histories in Mediterranean, European, Asian, and North American gardens. Their common names can obscure hybrid origin or species differences, so this page separates verified botanical identity from flavor tradition and avoids turning traditional use into a medical claim. English lavender is a Mediterranean woody perennial. Vera is a seed-grown selection name used in commerce; cold tolerance and plant uniformity should be judged in the gardener’s climate rather than assumed from the name alone.

Additional varietal details

English Lavender (Vera) is a perennial english lavender selection (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) with an upright/erect habit and an expected height or spread of 25–30 in. It is best for flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context. Maturity: 90-99 Days. Members of the mint family have long histories in Mediterranean, European, Asian, and North American gardens. Their common names can obscure hybrid origin or species differences, so this page separates verified botanical identity from flavor tradition and avoids turning traditional use into a medical claim. English lavender is a Mediterranean woody perennial. Vera is a seed-grown selection name used in commerce; cold tolerance and plant uniformity should be judged in the gardener’s climate rather than assumed from the name alone.

Additional record notes

English Lavender (Vera) is a perennial english lavender selection grown for flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context. Approximately 90-99 Days, from sowing to the first established harvest or bloom. Weather, soil temperature, and planting method can shift the actual harvest date. Germination: 10-21 Days at 65–80 °F. Height or spread: 25–30 in. Habit: Upright/Erect. Spacing: 12 in by 24 in. Support: No-Support.

Source and record notes

https://www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com/products/lavender
https://powo.science.kew.org/results?q=Lavandula+angustifolia+Mill.
https://seedalliance.org/publications/seed-saving-guide-gardeners-farmers/
https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/planting-vegetable-garden
https://extension.umn.edu/vegetable-growing-guides-farmers/crop-and-field-planning-tools-vegetable-farmers
https://extension.umn.edu/gardening-minnesota/living-soil-healthy-garden

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