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Lavender Seeds - Spike (Latifolia)

Most powerful scent of all lavenders

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Lavandula latifolia

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 24 to 30 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Bush

COLOR

  • Purple

Spike Lavender is known for its extremely strong scent, which is stronger than most other Lavender strains. Putting out small, violet-colored blooms on stems that mature to 15-30 inches tall, it's often seen in home gardens as well as parks and zoos. It also attracts butterflies, bees, and even hummingbirds!

  • • Spicier aroma compared to other lavender varieties
  • • Popular uses include: Fragrance / Medicinal / Ornamental
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

SEED PREP

  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 227 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 25,719 Up to 250 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Lavender Seeds - Spike (Latifolia)

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Lavender Seeds - Spike (Latifolia) FAQs

Is Spike (Latifolia) Lavender resistant to animals or disease?

Spike (Latifolia) Lavender is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Spike (Latifolia) Lavender?

Spike (Latifolia) Lavender is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

What is the flavor profile of Spike (Latifolia) Lavender?

Spike (Latifolia) Lavender has a flavor profile described as strong, medicinal, and notes of camphor and eucalyptus.

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