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Fernleaf Lavender

(Lavandula multifida)
EXCLUSIVE - Fernleaf looks distinctively different than other garden lavenders. It has deeply lobed fern-like, silvery leaves that give the foliage a handsome lacy appearance and long stems topped with graceful blue-violet trident-form flowers. Easily grown from seed, this first year flowering perennial has a bushy habit and blooms all summer long. Fernleaf foliage is highly aromatic with a hint of oregano and highly attractive to butterflies. Great for borders, beds, and containers.
Seed Count: Approx. 45 / Weight: 30 mg
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PERENNIAL

Spring/summer bloom
Hardy to zone 8

BEST TO PLANT INDOORS

In early spring, sow lavender seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Cover very lightly and keep at 60 to 70°F (16-21°C). Keep evenly moist but not soggy until seedlings slowly emerge over 14 days, providing a good light source. When seedlings have several sets of leaves, transplant 2 inches apart into deeper containers. Plant outside in a well-drained sunny spot when plants are 2 to 3 inches tall after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions.

THIN OR TRANSPLANT

Space 18 inches apart when seedlings are well established.

GROWING NOTES

Because perennial lavender’s small seeds germinate slowly and unevenly, we strongly recommend starting them indoors so you can tend them carefully. After seedlings are well established, plant them out in a sunny spot with excellent drainage and good air circulation or in big, well-drained pots. Plants flower lightly the first season and come into full bloom in their second summer.

After blooming season, prune and shape the plants while cutting off spent flower stalks. These sturdy plants will take more humidity than other lavenders. Fernleaf plants are beacons for butterflies all summer long.

Plant In

Sun/Shade

Sow Seeds

Days To Germinate

Mature Height

Feb – May
Aug – Oct
Sun or
Partial Shade
1 inch apart
cover lightly
7 – 14 days
1 1/2 to 2 feet

Plant In

Sun/Shade

Sow Seeds

Days To Germinate

Mature Height

Feb – May
Aug – Oct
Sun or
Partial Shade
1 inch apart
cover lightly
7 – 14 days
1 1/2 to 2 feet

Plant In

Feb – May
Aug – Oct

Sun/Shade

Sun or
Partial Shade

Sow Seeds

1 inch apart
cover lightly

Days To Germinate

7 – 14 days

Mature Height

1 1/2 to 2 feet

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