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‘Fernleaf Lavender’ Butterfly Herb Seeds

Lacy Form with Summer-long Bloom

$3.99
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Description

Fernleaf lavender is a striking perennial variety distinguished by its deeply lobed, silvery-green, fern-like leaves and tall stems crowned with elegant blue-violet trident-shaped blooms. This first-year flowering plant has a bushy, compact habit and produces vibrant blossoms throughout the summer, making it a standout choice for borders, beds, and decorative containers. The foliage emits a delightful aroma with a hint of oregano, attracting butterflies and enhancing any garden with both beauty and fragrance. Easy to grow from seed, Fernleaf lavender thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil.

Variety Details

  • Plant type: Perennial
  • Growth habit: Bush
  • Crop category: Herb
  • Recorded feature: Container Compatible
  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Light: Full Sun
  • Planting season: Fall or Spring or Winter
  • Starting location: Start Indoors & Transplant
  • Recorded soil pH: 6.6 - 7.0 or 7.1 - 7.5 or 7.6 - 8.0

Match ‘Fernleaf Lavender’ Butterfly Herb to the light, soil, and temperature information recorded for the species. Some herbs are direct sown, while others benefit from a protected start or species-specific pretreatment, so retain the packet for reference. Keep seed media from drying during establishment without leaving it saturated. Once plants are growing, harvest modestly so foliage remains for continued development. Assign perennial herbs a long-term location, and consider containers for species with a spreading habit.

Its long blooming season and unique foliage texture make it a versatile option for ornamental and pollinator-friendly gardens.

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Before sowing ‘Fernleaf Lavender’ Butterfly Herb, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Container Compatible
  • Does Not Require Support
  • Edible Flower
  • Fragrant
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Somewhat Drought Tolerant
  • Suited to Warmer Climates

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 5 - 9
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Spring
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer
Growth Habit : Bush
Life Cycle : Perennial
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Ornamental
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Planting Time : Winter
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5
Soil pH : 7.6 - 8.0
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun
Useful Plant Part : Flower

Planting & Care

Planting: In early spring, sow lavender seeds 1" apart in a container of seed starting mix. Cover very lightly and keep at 60 - 70°F. Keep evenly moist but not soggy until seedlings slowly emerge over 7 - 14 days, providing a good light source. When seedlings have several sets of leaves, transplant 2" apart into deeper containers. Plant outside in a well-drained sunny spot when plants are 2 - 3" tall after gradually acclimating to outdoor conditions.

Growing: Because perennial lavender's small seeds germinate slowly and unevenly, we strongly recommend starting them indoors so you can tend them carefully. Plants flower lightly the first season and come into full bloom in their second summer. After blooming season, prune and shape the plants while cutting off spent flower stalks. If their requirements are met, these sturdy plants will take more humidity than other lavenders. Fernleaf plants are beacons for summer butterflies all summer long.

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