Lavender
Seed # 17
Basic Information
- Seed Number
- 17
- Seed Name
- Lavender
- Variety
- Munstead
- Category
- Herb
- Plant Family
- Lamiaceae
- Plant Type
- English lavender
- Planting Method
- Transplant
- Seed Status
- In Seed Bank
- Created
- 2026-08-14 00:50:34
- Updated
- 2026-08-19 15:35:29
Planting Information
- Start Planting Date
- Feb 24
- Last Recommended Planting Date
- Jun 1
- Plantable Months
- February, March, April, May, June
- Indoor Start
- Feb 24 – Mar 10
- Direct Sow
- Not Recommended
- Transplant
- May 12 – Jun 1
- Indoor Start Weeks Before Frost
- 10 weeks
- Transplant Weeks After Frost
- 1 weeks
- Germination Days
- 14–28 days
- Harvest/Maturity
- Not recorded
- Succession Planting
- Not recorded
Growing Conditions
- Ideal Soil Temperature
- 65-70°F
- Planting Depth
- 1/8 in
- Plant Spacing
- 12-18 in
- Row Spacing
- 24-36 in
- Thin-To Spacing
- Not recorded
- Sun Requirements
- Full sun
- Water Needs
- Water regularly until established; thereafter allow soil to dry somewhat between waterings
- Soil Preference
- Very well-drained, lean to moderately fertile soil; neutral to alkaline preferred; avoid wet winter soil
- Minimum Container Size
- 3-5 gal
- Plant Height
- 12-18 in
- Perennial/Biennial Status
- Perennial
- Container Friendly
- Yes
- Trellis/Support Needed
- No
- Frost Tolerant
- Yes
- Heat Tolerant
- Yes
- Drought Tolerant
- Yes
- Pollinator Friendly
- Yes
- Medicinal
- Yes
Garden Uses
Container Culinary Cut Flower Medicinal Pollinator Seed Saving TeaCompanion Planting
| Plant | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China Rose | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Echinacea | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Echinacea | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Echinacea | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Echinacea | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Oregano | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Rose | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Rosehips | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Sage | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Sage | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Thyme | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Yarrow | Good Companion | Not recorded |
| Yarrow | Good Companion | Not recorded |
Storage
- Seed Source/Brand
- MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit
- Packet Year
- Not recorded
- Quantity Notes
- Not recorded
- Purchase Date
- Not recorded
- Expiration Year
- Not recorded
- Storage Box
- Not recorded
- Container
- Not recorded
- Envelope
- Not recorded
- Row
- Not recorded
- Slot
- Not recorded
- Storage Notes
- Not recorded
Notes
Original Planting Method: Start indoors early; transplant
Outdoor / Direct Sow / Transplant Window: May 15 – Jun 15
Germination Time: 14–30+ days
Days to Harvest / Bloom: Blooms year 2 usually
Container Friendly: Yes, well-drained pot
Medicinal / Herbal Use: Aromatic/herbal
Succession / Reusable Notes: Slow and fussy from seed; cold stratification may help.
Zone 6B Notes: Hardy types do best with dry, well-drained soil.
Companion Plants: Roses, sage, thyme, oregano, echinacea, yarrow, fruiting vegetables nearby
Avoid Planting Near / Watch Outs: Wet soil, shade
Sources: MSU Extension: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/garden_planning_calendar | Detroit frost dates: https://www.ufseeds.com/vegetable-planting-calendar-detroit-michigan.html | Almanac Detroit: https://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar/MI/Detroit
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Zone 6B: Munstead English lavender is commonly hardy in Zone 6B if drainage is excellent. Avoid wet winter soil.
Germination: Seeds need some light; sow shallowly. Germination may be slow and uneven.
Harvest: Cut flower stems when lower florets begin opening; harvest flowers on a dry morning.
Seed Saving: Seed-grown Munstead-type plants may show some variation; collect dry seed heads after bloom.
Special Care: Winter wet is often a larger risk than cold. Plant in full sun with excellent drainage.
Research Source: Johnny's Selected Seeds — https://www.johnnyseeds.com/herbs/lavender/munstead-type-lavender-seed-943.html — Munstead-type 8-10 week indoor start, shallow sowing, spacing and transplant timing
Research Source: NCCIH — https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/lavender — established herbal and aromatherapy use of lavender
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