Lavandula angustifolia / vera

This is the traditional true variety of lavender, with beautiful purple heads and that characteristic smell. Lavender is great for headaches and insomnia and the dried flower heads can easily be used for such purposes. Flowers are edible

Perennial growing to approx 0.5-1m

Sow Au-Sp warm areas, Sp-Su cooler areas - for best results refrigerate the seeds for 4-6 weeks before sowing

*Lavender seeds require cold scarification or they will not germinate. Sow in a small punnet or pot, water and cover with plastic bag and place in the fridge or freezer for 4-6 weeks. Remove if any germination is seen. After this time, move the pot to room temperature, germination will then occur in 14-21 days.*

Prefers a sunny position, sow on surface, in pots, transplant when larger

Seedlings emerge 4-6 weeks.