‘Lavender Hidcote’ Scented Herb Seeds

Hidcote distills the romance of English lavender into a compact, intensely scented plant. Narrow silver foliage sets off deep purple, velvety flower spikes whose perfume carries through the garden and into dried bouquets and sachets.

Growing 1½–2 feet tall, this long-lived perennial fits sunny borders and roomy containers in Zones 5–9. Summer butterflies visit the flowers, while excellent drainage keeps the aromatic mound handsome through the years.

• Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
• Exposure: Full sun
• Sowing: Best started indoors after cold-moist stratification
• Planting depth: Cover very lightly
• Germination: 14–25 days after stratification
• Mature height: 1½–2 ft.
• Final spacing: 18 in.
• Approximate seed count: 105

Cut spikes as they begin to open and hang them upside down in a cool, airy place to preserve their fragrance. Browse more scented selections in our flower seed packets.