Fernleaf Lavender Seeds

texture and fragrance to borders, beds, decorative containers, and fresh-cut arrangements. This perennial lavender is especially attractive to butterflies. Starting the small seeds indoors is recommended so you can tend the seedlings carefully before moving them into a sunny, well-drained garden spot. Germination can be gradual and uneven, so keep the starting mix evenly moist but never soggy and provide a good light source as seedlings emerge. Botanical name: Lavandula multifida Life cycle: Perennial Exposure: Full sun Sowing: Start indoors and transplant Seed-starting temperature: 60–70°F Germination: 7–14 days under the source conditions Bloom season: Summer Approximate packet quantity: 45 seeds (30 mg) When the seedlings have several sets of leaves, transplant them into deeper containers. Gradually acclimate young plants to outdoor conditions, then plant them out when they are about 2–3 inches tall. Plants may flower lightly in their first season and more fully in their second summer. After flowering, prune and shape the plants while removing spent flower stalks. Seed-starting help: Tiny seeds, large opinions. This variety begins with a little backstage work. Review how to start flower seeds indoors and when to begin in your climate . Find more individual varieties in our flower seed packets .