Description
Blue Spear is an English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) strain, and for its size, the most productive I've encountered. The plants have a compact profile that make them ideal for container gardens or those with limited space, but they can also be grown outdoors, where multiple plants can be clustered closely together. Don't let the small footprint fool you – these plants crank out fragrant, dark purple flowers that can be harvested for culinary or ornamental uses. Stalks are tall (7-8 inches) making them ideal for lavender cuttings. Multiple cuttings are possible throughout the season – I start harvesting mine for culinary bundles in March/April and only in late October do the plants start to die back.
Specifications
Common Name:Blue Spear Lavender
Scientific Name:Lavandula angustifolia
Description:A compact (11-13" tall) highly productive English Lavender strain. Fragrant dark purple flowers.
Plant Lifespan:Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):Zone 6b (-5 to 0)
Light Requirements:Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:Early Spring
Seeding Depth:1/16 in.
Days to Sprout:7-21
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):65–70
Plant Spacing:1-2 ft.
Plant Height:2 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:~105+
