DibbleWhen to plant Lavender
Set out a transplant after last frost in full sun and dry, sharp soil. A hardy perennial, prune lightly after it blooms.
When to plant Lavender by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | May 15 | September 12 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | May 10 | September 7 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 30 | August 28 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | April 21 | August 19 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | April 10 | August 8 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | March 28 | July 26 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | March 1 | June 29 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | January 31 | May 31 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | January 1 | May 1 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Lavender:
Family and rotation
Lavender is in the mints family. Aromatic herbs, interplant freely; few rotation concerns. Learn about crop rotation.
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When to plantQuestions
When should I plant lavender?
It depends on your zone. Lavender is a hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does lavender take to grow?
About 120 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 60 days after that.
What grows well with lavender?
Good companions include Rosemary.
Plant at the right time this season
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