Approx - 500 Seeds True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Vera') is a premium variety renowned for its soothing fragrance, vibrant violet blooms, and exceptional essential oil quality. Ideal for aromatherapy, crafting, and garden aesthetics, this hardy perennial thrives in sunny spots with well-drained soil. Its calming scent promotes relaxation and well-being, making it a staple in herbal remedies and home fragrances. Perfect for creating serene garden borders, enhancing potpourris, or infusing natural beauty into your living spaces.
February - April | March - May | May - June | June - August | 30-45 cm | Lightly cover seeds | Well-drained, sandy or gravelly, alkaline to neutral | Moderate; drought-tolerant once established | Full sun; 6+ hours/day | Monitor for root rot, aphids, spider mites. Ensure good air circulation. |
True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Vera') is celebrated for its superior quality and versatility. This aromatic herb features compact, silver-green foliage and spikes of delicate violet flowers that bloom from late spring to summer. Known for its therapeutic properties, True Lavender is extensively used in aromatherapy to relieve stress, anxiety, and insomnia. The essential oil extracted from its flowers is highly prized for its purity and effectiveness.
This variety is exceptionally hardy, tolerating a range of climates from hot, dry regions to cooler areas, making it a resilient choice for gardeners. It flourishes in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil and prefers full sun, although it can handle partial shade. True Lavender is also drought-tolerant once established, reducing the need for frequent watering.
Perfect for garden borders, rock gardens, or as an attractive container plant, its long-lasting blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing your garden's ecological health. Additionally, dried lavender from 'Vera' can be used in sachets, potpourris, and culinary applications, adding a touch of elegance and a burst of fragrance to your home.
Whether used for its calming scent, its ornamental beauty, or its practical applications in health and home, True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Vera') is a timeless addition to any garden or herbal collection.