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How to Grow Lavender Herb Perennial, Lavendula Lavender is an aromatic herb. It's grown for it's scent. Gardeners love to grow Lavender for both its sweet scent and it's attractive flowers. It is a member of the Mint family, and native to the Mediterranean and northern Africa. In the flower garden, Lavender plants have attractive, grayish foliage. Flowers bloom in the  summer, releasing a pleasantly sweet scent. Most varieties are under 1 1/2 feet. They can grow up to two feet tall. Plant Lavender in flowerbeds near a window of your house. They are also good in windowsill planters, in containers on your patio or deck. Try lavender as an indoor houseplant, too. How to Grow Lavender: Grow Lavender in full sun to partial shade. Plants do well in most soils, but a well drained soil is a must. They are tolerant of droughts. Lavender are grown from seed. We recommend an early start indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost. Place seedlings in a sunny window, or use gro lights. You can also directly sow seeds into your garden. Sow seeds early in the season, and cover lightly with soil. Space seedlings or thin plants to 18" apart, in rows 24 inches apart. Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a season. Water during droughts. Pick flowers when in full bloom, and place in a small vase. The scent is in leaves, stems and flowers. Harvest in early morning when the oils are at their strongest in the plants. Cut the stems and spread loosely on a screen to dry. More information on harvesting and drying herbs Uses of Lavender: Lavender is popular in crafts, potpourri, sachets and as dried flowers. The oils are used to make perfumes. Ancient Romans used Lavender to scent their bath water. It's commonly used to give a fresh scent to bathrooms and other rooms, and to give a fresh scent to clothes. More Information: Buy Lavender Herb Seeds Now

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