English Lavender (Vera) is best suited to well-drained perennial beds, pollinator gardens, cut stems, and fragrance. Its defining kitchen character is clean floral-herbal aroma. English lavender is a Mediterranean woody perennial. About English Lavender (Vera) English Lavender (Vera) is a perennial selection of english lavender, with an upright/erect habit and an expected height or spread of 25–30 in. It is best suited to flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context. Notable traits include harvest flowers or leaves according to documented culinary or ornamental use and avoid medical claims; aroma and culinary suitability vary; traditional use is not a medical guarantee. The value of English Lavender (Vera) is in the combination of its named traits, upright/erect growth, and fit for flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context. History and provenance Members of the mint family have long histories in Mediterranean, European, Asian, and North American gardens. Their common names can obscure hybrid origin or species differences, so this page separates verified botanical identity from flavor tradition and avoids turning traditional use into a medical claim. English lavender is a Mediterranean woody perennial. Vera is a seed-grown selection name used in commerce; cold tolerance and plant uniformity should be judged in the gardener’s climate rather than assumed from the name alone. Growing facts Scientific name Lavandula angustifolia Mill. Life cycle Perennial Maturity 90-99 Days Germination 10-21 Days at 65–80 °F Seed depth 1/8 in Plant height / spread 25–30 in Growth habit Upright/Erect Spacing 12 in between plants; 24 in between rows Sunlight Full sun Soil Loamy; pH 6.5–7.0 Water Moderate Support No-Support Starting English Lavender (Vera) from seed Sow 1/8 in deep and keep the seed zone evenly moist. Expect emergence in 10-21 Days when the seed-zone temperature is near 65–80 °F. Germination preparation: Use a fine, evenly moist seed-starting mix or prepared seedbed. Light requirement: Light aids germination; barely cover. Soaking: None required. Stratification: A short cool-moist period may improve uniformity; keep treatment records. Scarification: None required. Planting and care Plant during spring and provide full sun. Space plants 12 in apart with 24 in between rows. Use loamy with a pH near 6.5–7.0, and follow a moderate watering plan. Support requirement: No-Support. Frost response: Hardy. Large permanent container possible, but in-ground culture usually supports longer life Harvest and use Approximately 90-99 Days, from sowing to the first established harvest or bloom. Weather, soil temperature, and planting method can shift the actual harvest date. Harvest: Harvest flowers or leaves according to documented culinary or ornamental use and avoid medical claims. Uses: Flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context. Flavor: aroma and culinary suitability vary; traditional use is not a medical guarantee. Seed saving: Open-pollinated herb or leafy crop. Best uses include flowering herb gardens, pollinator support, ornamental use, and careful traditional-use context. Flavor and eating quality: aroma and culinary suitability vary; traditional use is not a medical guarantee. Saving seed Select several healthy, true-to-type English Lavender (Vera) plants that match the expected upright/erect habit and overall plant form. Avoid saving seed only from the earliest or largest individual unless that is your deliberate selection goal. Pollination system: Open-pollinated herb or leafy crop. Compatible plants of the same species may cross to varying degrees through insects or wind. Separate compatible varieties that may flower together, or use cages, barriers, hand pollination, or another documented control appropriate to the crop. English Lavender (Vera) is a perennial. Seed production may require overwintering, vernalization, or more than one growing season, depending on climate and crop biology. Clean the seed carefully, dry it thoroughly away from direct heat, label the lot with variety and year, and store it cool, dark, and dry. Test germination before an important planting or distribution season. Common problems Common concerns: Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, slugs, damping-off, root rot, and leaf diseases under humid crowded conditions. Management: Provide airflow, drainage, moderate fertility, careful watering, and clean harvest practices. Contain spreading mints where needed. Diagnosis note: Similar symptoms can have different causes. Compare plants of the same age, record weather and irrigation, and use local Extension or diagnostic support before applying a control. Frequently asked questions Frequently Asked Questions - English Lavender (Vera) When is English Lavender (Vera) ready? Use 90-99 Days. Approximately 90-99 Days, from sowing to the first established harvest or bloom. Weather, soil temperature, and planting method can shift the actual harvest date. How long does germination take? Expect 10-21 Days at about 65–80 °F. Cooler, hotter, crusted, saturated, or dry seedbeds can slow emergence. How large does it grow? Expect about 25–30 in with an upright/erect habit. Space plants 12 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Support: No-Support. Can it grow in a container? Large permanent container possible, but in-ground culture usually supports longer life Use a container with drainage and enough volume to maintain the listed spacing and steady moisture. Can I save seed? Open-pollinated herb or leafy crop. Keep compatible varieties isolated and allow selected plants to reach full seed maturity.
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