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General Information
Evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant foliage and purple, rounded bloom spikes. Requires full sun for optimum performance. Attracts birds and butterflies.
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On the Web : http://articles.latimes.com/1997-04-05/home/hm-45541_1_english-lavender
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February1. Sow SeedsSow seeds indoors. Keep the soil warm and moist but not soggy. Place in a sunny window.March1. Sow SeedsSow seeds indoors. Keep the soil warm and moist but not soggy. Place in a sunny window.2. HarvestCut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.April1. BuyBuy when in bloom and readily available in the nursery.2. PlantPlant when the weather is warm in a location with good air circulation.3. Sow SeedsSow seeds outdoors in the ground or containers. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.4. FertilizeFertilize with a 1/2 strength application of a well-balanced organic food.5. PrunePrune plant back by 1/3 to 1/2 after first flush of blooms fade. This ensures thick, vigorous growth and continuous bloom into the fall.6. MulchMulch only with inorganic materials such as gravel or decomposed granite, as lavender performs badly with wet feet.7. TransplantTransplant in a location with good air circulation when the weather is warm.8. HarvestCut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.May1. BuyBuy when in bloom and readily available in the nursery.2. PlantPlant when the weather is warm in a location with good air circulation.3. Sow SeedsSow seeds outdoors in the ground or containers. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.4. FertilizeFertilize with a 1/2 strength application of a well-balanced organic food if you did not do so in April.5. WaterWater in-ground plants monthly and container-grown specimens every two weeks when the weather is warm. Avoid overwatering, as French lavender succumbs to root rot in continually wet soil.6. PruneIf not done in April, prune plant back by 1/3 to 1/2 after first flush of blooms fade. This ensures thick, vigorous growth and continuous bloom into the fall.7. MulchMulch only with inorganic materials such as gravel or decomposed granite, as lavender performs badly with wet feet.8. TransplantTransplant in a location with good air circulation when the weather is warm.9. HarvestCut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.June1. BuyBuy when in bloom and readily available in the nursery.2. PlantPlant when the weather is warm in a location with good air circulation.3. Sow SeedsSow seeds outdoors in the ground or containers. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.4. WaterWater in-ground plants monthly and container-grown specimens once a week when the weather is warm. Avoid overwatering, as French lavender succumbs to root rot in continually wet soil.5. MulchMulch only with inorganic materials such as gravel or decomposed granite, as lavender performs badly with wet feet.6. TransplantTransplant in a location with good air circulation when the weather is warm.7. HarvestCut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.July1. BuyBuy when in bloom and readily available in the nursery.2. PlantPlant when the weather is warm in a location with good air circulation.3. WaterWater in-ground plants every two weeks and container-grown specimens twice a week. Avoid overwatering, as French lavender succumbs to root rot in continually wet soil.4. MulchMulch only with inorganic materials such as gravel or decomposed granite, as lavender performs badly with wet feet.5. TransplantTransplant in a location with good air circulation when the weather is warm.6. HarvestCut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.August1. BuyBuy when in bloom and readily available in the nursery.2. PlantPlant when the weather is warm in a location with good air circulation.3. WaterWater in-ground plants every two weeks and container-grown specimens twice a week. Avoid overwatering, as French lavender succumbs to root rot in continually wet soil.4. MulchMulch only with inorganic materials such as gravel or decomposed granite, as lavender performs badly with wet feet.5. TransplantTransplant in a location with good air circulation when the weather is warm.6. HarvestCut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.September1. BuyBuy when in bloom and readily available in the nursery.2. PlantPlant when the weather is warm in a location with good air circulation.3. WaterWater in-ground plants every two weeks and container-grown specimens twice a week. Avoid overwatering, as French lavender succumbs to root rot in continually wet soil.4. MulchMulch only with inorganic materials such as gravel or decomposed granite, as lavender performs badly with wet feet.5. TransplantTransplant in a location with good air circulation when the weather is warm.6. HarvestCut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.October1. WaterWater in-ground plants monthly and container-grown specimens every two weeks when the weather is warm. Avoid overwatering, as French lavender succumbs to root rot in continually wet soil.2. HarvestCut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.November1. HarvestCut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location. -
Buy
When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!
April
Buy when in bloom and readily available in the nursery.
May
Buy when in bloom and readily available in the nursery.
June
Buy when in bloom and readily available in the nursery.
July
Buy when in bloom and readily available in the nursery.
August
Buy when in bloom and readily available in the nursery.
September
Buy when in bloom and readily available in the nursery.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
April
Plant when the weather is warm in a location with good air circulation.
May
Plant when the weather is warm in a location with good air circulation.
June
Plant when the weather is warm in a location with good air circulation.
July
Plant when the weather is warm in a location with good air circulation.
August
Plant when the weather is warm in a location with good air circulation.
September
Plant when the weather is warm in a location with good air circulation.
Sow Seeds
When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?
February
Sow seeds indoors. Keep the soil warm and moist but not soggy. Place in a sunny window.
March
Sow seeds indoors. Keep the soil warm and moist but not soggy. Place in a sunny window.
April
Sow seeds outdoors in the ground or containers. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
May
Sow seeds outdoors in the ground or containers. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
June
Sow seeds outdoors in the ground or containers. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
April
Fertilize with a 1/2 strength application of a well-balanced organic food.
May
Fertilize with a 1/2 strength application of a well-balanced organic food if you did not do so in April.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
May
Water in-ground plants monthly and container-grown specimens every two weeks when the weather is warm. Avoid overwatering, as French lavender succumbs to root rot in continually wet soil.
June
Water in-ground plants monthly and container-grown specimens once a week when the weather is warm. Avoid overwatering, as French lavender succumbs to root rot in continually wet soil.
July
Water in-ground plants every two weeks and container-grown specimens twice a week. Avoid overwatering, as French lavender succumbs to root rot in continually wet soil.
August
Water in-ground plants every two weeks and container-grown specimens twice a week. Avoid overwatering, as French lavender succumbs to root rot in continually wet soil.
September
Water in-ground plants every two weeks and container-grown specimens twice a week. Avoid overwatering, as French lavender succumbs to root rot in continually wet soil.
October
Water in-ground plants monthly and container-grown specimens every two weeks when the weather is warm. Avoid overwatering, as French lavender succumbs to root rot in continually wet soil.
Prune
When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?
April
Prune plant back by 1/3 to 1/2 after first flush of blooms fade. This ensures thick, vigorous growth and continuous bloom into the fall.
May
If not done in April, prune plant back by 1/3 to 1/2 after first flush of blooms fade. This ensures thick, vigorous growth and continuous bloom into the fall.
September
Prune back by 1/4 to
Mulch
Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?
April
Mulch only with inorganic materials such as gravel or decomposed granite, as lavender performs badly with wet feet.
May
Mulch only with inorganic materials such as gravel or decomposed granite, as lavender performs badly with wet feet.
June
Mulch only with inorganic materials such as gravel or decomposed granite, as lavender performs badly with wet feet.
July
Mulch only with inorganic materials such as gravel or decomposed granite, as lavender performs badly with wet feet.
August
Mulch only with inorganic materials such as gravel or decomposed granite, as lavender performs badly with wet feet.
September
Mulch only with inorganic materials such as gravel or decomposed granite, as lavender performs badly with wet feet.
Transplant
When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?
April
Transplant in a location with good air circulation when the weather is warm.
May
Transplant in a location with good air circulation when the weather is warm.
June
Transplant in a location with good air circulation when the weather is warm.
July
Transplant in a location with good air circulation when the weather is warm.
August
Transplant in a location with good air circulation when the weather is warm.
September
Transplant in a location with good air circulation when the weather is warm.
Harvest
When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?
March
Cut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.
April
Cut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.
May
Cut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.
June
Cut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.
July
Cut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.
August
Cut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.
September
Cut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.
October
Cut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.
November
Cut foliage and flower spikes in the middle of the day. Display in a vase or dry hanging upside down in a cool, dry location.
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