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Herb Perennial Intermediate Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Lavender

Lavender is a Perennial Herb that thrives in USDA Zones 5–10. It requires full_sun and takes around 90–200 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedLow
Days to Maturity🌱 90–200 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 5–10
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Seed
Transplant Indoor Seed Start

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Start Indoors
10 weeks
before last frost
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Transplant
+14 days after frost
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Fall Planting
8 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum60Β°F
Optimal65–75Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum20Β°F
Optimal70–85Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum65Β°F
Optimal70–75Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
GDD Base Temp 50Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 1200 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth0.13" (in)
Plant Spacing24" (in)
Row Spacing36" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)0.25 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.50 – 8.00
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week0 – 0.5" inches
Soil TypesLoamSandy

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 12" (in)
Min. Volume 3 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Lavender right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

4 βœ… Ready
32 ⚠️ Risk
14 🚫 Not yet
AK ❌ Jun 10, 01:00 AKDT AL ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AR ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AZ ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 MST CA ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT CO ❌ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT CT ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT DE ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT FL ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT GA ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT HI ❌ Jun 9, 23:00 HST IA ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT ID ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT IL βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT IN ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT KS ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT KY ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT LA ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MA ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MD βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ME ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MI ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MN ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MO ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MS ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MT ❌ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NC ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ND ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NE ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NH ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NJ ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NM ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NV ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT NY ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OH ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OK ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT OR ⏳ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT PA ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT RI ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SC ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SD ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TN ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TX ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT UT ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT VA βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT VT ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WA ⏳ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT WI ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT WV βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WY ❌ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Start seeds indoors Jan 20
141 days ago
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Apr 14
57 days ago
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Earliest harvest Jul 13 ~
in 33 days
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Fall planting window Oct 1
in 113 days
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Latest harvest Oct 31 ~
in 143 days

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 0.25" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 1200 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Echinacea
  • Rosemary
  • Roses
  • Sage
  • Thyme

❌ Keep Away From

  • Basil
  • Cucumbers
  • Mint