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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.

28 βœ… Ready
11 ⚠️ Risk
11 🚫 Not yet
AK ❌ Aug 25, 10:00 AKDT AL ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT AR ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT AZ ⚠️ Aug 25, 11:00 MST CA ⚠️ Aug 25, 11:00 PDT CO ❌ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT CT βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT DE βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT FL ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT GA ⚠️ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT HI ❌ Aug 25, 08:00 HST IA βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT ID ⚠️ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT IL βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT IN βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT KS βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT KY βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT LA ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MA βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MD βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT ME ❌ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MI ❌ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT MN ❌ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MO βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MS ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT MT ❌ Aug 25, 12:00 MDT NC βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT ND ❌ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT NE βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT NH βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT NJ βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT NM βœ… Aug 25, 12:00 MDT NV βœ… Aug 25, 11:00 PDT NY βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT OH βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT OK ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT OR βœ… Aug 25, 11:00 PDT PA βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT RI βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT SC βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT SD ❌ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT TN βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT TX ⚠️ Aug 25, 13:00 CDT UT βœ… Aug 25, 12:00 MDT VA βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT VT ❌ Aug 25, 14:00 EDT WA βœ… Aug 25, 11:00 PDT WI βœ… Aug 25, 13:00 CDT WV βœ… Aug 25, 14:00 EDT WY ❌ Aug 25, 12:00 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
217 days ago
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Apr 14
133 days ago
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Earliest harvest Jul 13 ~
43 days ago
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Fall planting window Oct 1
in 37 days
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Latest harvest Oct 31 ~
in 67 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