Lavender
la·vuhn·dr ; Lavandula
Days from Seed to Maturity: 90-200
Lifespan: Lavender is a Perennial plant.
Outdoor Planting Zones: 5-9
Pruning: Prune after Flowering. Avoid cutting more than 1/3 of the stem length.
Light: Direct Sunlight. 6 hrs/day in a sunny location or 10 hrs/day under fluorescent lighting.
Soil: Well drained soil. Slightly Alkaline soil with a pH between 6.7-7.3.
Indoor Planting: If planted in a planter, soil at least 8-10 inches deep.
Water: Water only when the top two inches of the soil is dry. Keep well drained soil.
Food: Feed with a basic Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food, such as Miracle-Gro, that has a NPK of 24-8-6, or your favorite well balanced fertilizer. Fertilize indoor plants per the directions accompanying your fertilizer of choice.
Potential Companions: Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Roses and Bearded Iris.
Do not plant with: Vegetables, due to the moisture value in the soil that most vegetables require.
Additional information: Lavender is in the Mint Family.
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