LAVENDER

Lavender is a lovely perennial herb, that is celebrated for its floral scent and purple blooms. A Mediterranean native, Lavender can be a little tricky to grow in Wyoming due to harsher winters and shorter growing season, but with the right variety and conditions, it can flourish. The trick to growing lavender is heat and well draining soil. Lavender likes to be planted in full sun, and it thrives in soil that is low in nutrients and sandy. Rich, dense, or soggy soil will quickly kill lavender plants. At Sprouts, we carry five varieties of Lavender plants that are cold hardy, and can overwinter outside in Wyoming. These include, Annet, Big Time Blue, Hidcote, Phenomenal, Munstead. Mulching in the winter can help protect the roots, but make sure to remove has soon as spring comes, because mulch retains moisture in the soil. Do not forget the more tender Spanish lavenders with their pinkish blooms and strong aroma, as they can make lovely inside plants during the winter. It is also important to mention that lavender is deer resistant and drought tolerant.
Lavender is not only a wonderful scented plant, but boasts a large variety of medicinal properties.

annet

English Lavender
Sturdy stems with long bloom time
Will bloom a second time if cut back
Amazing fragrance, great variety for drying

big time blue

English Lavender
Blooms much earlier than other varieties
Large flower wands, up to 4 inches
Compact plant

HIDCOTE BLUE

English Lavender
Cold hardy
Long extended bloom time
Deep purple flowers keep their fragrance
Dwarf variety makes a nice hedge

MADRID MAGNUM PURPLE

Spanish Lavender
Unique, vibrant purple blooms with great aroma
Perfect for containers or in herb gardens
Bring inside to overwinter

MUNSTEAD

Cold Hardy English lavender
Known for its gorgeous blooms that have long lasting fragrance
Perfect for dried bouquets as it retains the color
Great in containers, herb garden, rock gardens, and used as a border plant or hedge

PHENOMENAL

French hybrid with outstanding cold hardiness
Forms a large mound of silverly foliage with spikes of purple blooms
Large size makes it great for rows or hedges.
Resistant to many root problems and diseases that affect other lavenders

SENSATIONAL

French hybrid perennial
Extra large flower spike on thick stems with silver foliage
Compact form
Grows in both dry and humid climates