{"id":13006,"date":"2024-06-25T16:05:38","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T20:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/?p=13006"},"modified":"2025-02-12T15:19:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T20:19:58","slug":"lavender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/blog\/lavender\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Fragrant Lavender Varieties to Grow in Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lavender is a favorite perennial for many gardeners here in Virginia, and it\u2019s easy to see why. Known for its soothing fragrance, lavender is technically an herb, with every part of the plant exuding a delightful aroma.<\/p>\n<p>Growing to a couple of feet tall and wide, it creates a striking presence in perennial borders, herb gardens, or even alongside vegetable plots. Hardy varieties of lavender bloom for much of the summer, with flowers ranging from dark blue to soft lavender, which attract pollinators like honeybees and butterflies.<\/p>\n<p>These flowers are not only beautiful in the garden but also make excellent cut flowers, retaining their color even when dried. Bringing a sprig indoors can fill your home with its calming scent, making it a popular choice for both gardens and home d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<h2>Lavender Plant Care Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun Requirements:<\/strong> Lavender thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for our region\u2019s climate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water Requirements:<\/strong> Lavender is highly drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering once established.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil pH:<\/strong> Lavender grows best in slightly alkaline soil, with a pH above 6.4.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pruning:<\/strong> Avoid pruning late in summer. Instead, trim back lavender to about 6 inches in early spring every 2-3 years to maintain a neat shape and prevent legginess.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Do Deer Eat Lavender?<\/h2>\n<p>For many of you, one of the best characteristics of lavender is that it is deer-resistant. Deer do not like the scent, making lavender an asset as a border planting, as the strong scent will help protect other plants from deer damage.<\/p>\n<p>With its beauty, fragrance, and low-maintenance care, lavender truly earns its place as a garden favorite in our region.<\/p>\n<h2>Lavender Varieties Available at Meadows Farms<\/h2>\n<p>Remember, the lavender varieties listed below are just a selection of what Meadows Farms carries. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/hours-locations\/\">Please call your local Meadows Farms<\/a>\u00a0for other varieties or special requests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lavender is a favorite perennial for many gardeners here in Virginia, and it\u2019s easy to see why. Known for its soothing fragrance, lavender is technically an herb, with every part of the plant exuding a delightful aroma. 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