Proper Spacing for Lavender Plants in the Garden

Overview

Lavender's gray-green foliage and purple flower wands shine in borders, backgrounds, naturalized areas. Grown for beauty, fragrance, and herbal tea. Drought-tolerant but needs proper spacing to avoid competition for moisture and nutrients.

4-Step Planting & Spacing

Step 1: Prepare Bed

Full sun, well-drained soil. Slightly sandy/rocky, low organic matter preferred.

Step 2: Plant Correctly

Dig holes as deep as nursery pot, twice as wide. Set plant at same depth, backfill, firm lightly.

Step 3: Space Plants

Standard varieties: 2 feet apart in rows. Large varieties: 3 feet apart. Rows: 3–6 feet apart. Water immediately.

Step 4: Mulch

1–2 inch rock or bark mulch around and between plants. Preserves moisture, suppresses weeds.