Performs best in full sun in an evenly moist, moderately rich, deep, well-drained soil that promotes deep root growth that will assist in Winter hardiness, but is adaptable to various soils and soil pHs.
Can be propagated by vegetative stem cuttings taken in Summer, clump division, or seeds Mint Family, with few disease or pest problems, but Winter dieback and hardiness can be a concern in the colder areas of its range.
Can be used as landscape perennial, but commonly available as a perennial herb, in container form.
Best if sheared back about one-third immediately following the bloom period, with annual thinning of the number of stems on mature, woody plants.
Seeds for Lavender ( Lavandula ) Plants
Blue River Lavender is a beautifully fragrant English lavender variety prized for its rich violet-blue flower spikes, silvery-green foliage, and compact growth habit. This aromatic perennial brings both beauty and fragrance to containers, herb gardens, cottage gardens, and landscape borders while attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
Throughout summer, Blue River produces masses of colorful flower spikes that rise above neat mounds of fragrant foliage. The blooms are excellent for fresh bouquets, drying, potpourri, and crafting, while the foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season.
Its compact size and outstanding container performance make Blue River Lavender an excellent choice for patios, decks, balconies, and sunny garden spaces.
Uses- Produces fragrant violet-blue flower spikes throughout summer.
- Excellent for containers, herb gardens, and cottage gardens.
- Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and pollinators.
- Ideal for fresh bouquets and dried floral arrangements.
- Popular for sachets, potpourri, and fragrant crafts.
- Provides year-round ornamental value with attractive foliage.
Blue River Lavender thrives in containers and is particularly well suited for patios and sunny outdoor living spaces. Choose a container at least 12–14 inches wide with excellent drainage.
Use a well-draining potting mix and place the container in a location receiving at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Lavender dislikes wet roots, so allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Regular deadheading and light trimming after flowering help maintain a compact shape and encourage continued blooming.
Germination Instructions- Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed-starting mix.
- Lightly press seeds into the soil without deeply covering them.
- Cold stratification for 2–4 weeks may improve germination.
- Maintain temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C).
- Keep soil lightly moist during germination.
- Seeds typically germinate in 14–28 days.
- Provide bright light after seedlings emerge.
- Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
- Common Name: Blue River Lavender
- Plant Type: Perennial Herb
- Height: 12–24 inches
- Spread: 12–24 inches
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Water Requirements: Low
- Soil: Well-draining, sandy or gravelly soil
- USDA Zones: 5–9
- Container Size: 12–14 inches minimum diameter
Harvest flower stems when approximately one-third to one-half of the flowers on a spike have opened. Cut stems during dry weather and hang upside down in small bundles in a cool, well-ventilated area for drying.
The dried flowers retain much of their fragrance and are excellent for sachets, wreaths, potpourri, and decorative arrangements.
Why Grow Blue River Lavender?Blue River Lavender combines fragrance, beauty, pollinator value, and easy care in one exceptional plant. Its vibrant flower spikes, attractive foliage, and outstanding performance in containers make it perfect for gardeners seeking a long-lasting source of color and fragrance. Whether grown on a patio, in an herb garden, or as part of a cottage garden design, Blue River Lavender delivers beauty and enjoyment throughout the season.
Spanish Lavender herb plants have a dense, rounded, compact habit, and will be covered with blooms all summer long. It is cultivated for container use, and it is just the perfect size for a nice ornamental pot. Prefers full sun and moderately fertile soil that drains well. It is deer resistant, but the bees cannot leave it alone! The foliage is grayish green in color, and bloom spikes that are 4 - 5 inches have pine-cone-shaped blooms of dark purple. The blooms are highly scented.
Intense blue violet, ultra compact, first year bloomer, highly fragrant, green leaf, pot plant, Primed Seed, hardy to zone 5.
Grows into a dense, rounded mound, reaching a height and spread of 8 to 16 inches. Produces masses of fragrant, violet-blue flower spikes from late spring through summer. It is a first-year flowering perennial, meaning it can bloom just 90 days after sowing. Plants flower in first season. Use for bedding plants, borders in containers or in rock gardens. Delightful lavender fragrance.
Lavender herb plants are prized worldwide for the gentle and soothing therapeutic properties. Lavandula Vera is one of the richest in essential oils, meaning more fragrance power both fresh and dried. Fresh Lavender flowers can be crystalized and used in candies and cakes; dried flowers are used in potpourris and sachets; oils are used in creams and perfumes. And these are only some of the more common uses - imagination can create endless more!
It's many uses include: Perennial for border and open positions, ornamental leaf plant, aromatic plant, medicinal plant, pot and container plant, attractive for bees.
Primed Seed for better germination. Grows only about 15-18 inches tall, hardy to zone 4.
It was reportedly named English lavender because of its ability to grow well in the English climate.
This "true lavender" is commercially planted for harvesting its oils for use in perfumes.
It also grown for cutflowers, and it's atrraction for bees and butterflies. Cleaned seed, treated for fast, uniform germination, grows 16 inches tall, hardy to zone 4.
This variety is also particularly appreciated for its hardiness and resilience, making it a great choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of color and fragrance to their landscapes. Pastel rose pink, fragrant "eau de Cologne" foliage, for garden or cut or dried . Grows 24" tall, hardy to zone 4.
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