Portuguese Spike Lavender (Lavandula latifolia, syn. Spica) is a hardy perennial herb known for its aromatic gray-green foliage and striking purple flower spikes. It is widely valued for culinary, medicinal, and ornamental uses. This lavender variety attracts pollinators and adds fragrance and visual appeal to gardens and borders.
These Non-GMO Portuguese Spike Lavender Seeds thrive in full sun with well-drained, sandy or loamy soil. Once established, the plants are drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and ideal for creating aromatic herb gardens, pollinator-friendly landscapes, or decorative borders.
Features
- Aromatic perennial herb with purple flower spikes
- Non-GMO seed quality
- Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
- Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
- Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies
- Ideal for herb gardens, borders, and landscaping
- Culinary, medicinal, and ornamental uses
- Gray-green foliage with aromatic fragrance
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Lavandula latifolia (syn. Spica)
- Common Name: Portuguese Spike Lavender
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Perennial herb
- USDA Zones: 5–9
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
- Height: 24–36 inches
- Spacing: 18–24 inches
- Bloom Time: Summer
- Flower Color: Purple
- Season for Planting: Spring
- Germination Time: 14–28 days
- Germination Temperature: 65–75°F
- Sowing Method: Surface sow; lightly cover seeds
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy perennial
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Uses: Culinary herb, medicinal herb, ornamental plant, borders, pollinator-friendly garden
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil; amend lightly with sand or compost.
- Sowing Time: Direct sow outdoors in spring or start indoors 6–8 weeks early.
- Seed Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/8 inch soil.
- Watering for Germination: Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge.
- Germination Window: 14–28 days depending on temperature.
- Light Requirements: Full sun for best foliage aroma and flower production.
- Thinning: Space seedlings 18–24 inches apart.
- Watering After Establishment: Low; drought-tolerant once mature.
- Maintenance Tips: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth.
- Seasonal Care: Low-maintenance perennial; attracts pollinators and produces aromatic foliage.
