What zones does lavender thrive in?
Lavenders thrive in the arid West, but are best grown as annuals or container plants in the South, as they do not thrive in areas of high humidity (with the exception of Lavandula dentata and L. stoechas). Most are hardy from Zones 5 to 9; Spanish Lavender (L. stoechas) is only hardy in Zones 7 to 9.
Where should I not plant lavender?
What should you not plant near lavender?
- Mint – Mint requires greater moisture in the soil than lavender can tolerate.
- Shade-Loving Perennials and Annuals – Plants and flowers that prefer the shade, like Coleus, Hosta, Impatiens, Fuchsia, and Camellias, likely won’t be your best choice of a buddy plant for lavender.
How profitable is an acre of lavender?
A one-acre planting can produce about 12,000 bouquets per year, which are worth $10 each or more on the retail market. Lavender grows in a wide variety of climates, but requires well-drained soil. Irrigation and fertilizer are generally not needed.
Does lavender grow in zone 6a?
In general, they are at least a zone less cold hardy than English types and are best in USDA zones 6 and warmer.
How much is a pound of lavender worth?
You can pick your lavender or have it already picked for you. The price is the same at $25 per pound for English lavender ( $1.56 per ounce). There are about 450-600 stems per pound of fresh English lavender.
What is the lowest temperature lavender tolerate?
Temperature: During winter, lavenders like it cool but not drafty; the temperature can drop to as low as 40°F (5°C) at night and shouldn’t be warmer than 65°F (18°C) during the day. This means that you ought to keep them away from heaters that will dry them out and drafty windows that could chill them too much.
Do I need to cover lavender plants in winter?
If you don’t get a good reliable snow cover, cover your plant bases with a well draining mulch, such as pea gravel, and/or cover the plant itself with a breathable fabric cover (like burlap or gardening blanket fabric), to protect from wind and freezing temperatures.
What animals does lavender attract?
Wildlife Benefit Lavender also has many benefits for wildlife, especially pollinators. Flowers attract hummingbirds and many species of butterflies including painted ladies, woodland skippers and tiger swallowtails, all three of which are urban species.
What animals does lavender repel?
A soothing favorite for centuries, lavender repels fleas, moths, mosquitoes, and many other insects.
Does lavender spread on its own?
Lavenders do not spread by division, self propagation or any other method apart from seeds dispersed from pods developed in their spent flower heads in late summer. (Although they are easily propagated with cuttings by gardeners).