TRUE ENGLISH LAVENDER-This is the true lavender, and generally produces flowers earlier, on shorter stems. True English lavender produces a slightly sweeter smelling flower with less camphor in its essential oils. Although commonly known as English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia is actually native to the cool Mediterranean nations of Spain, France, Italy, and Croatia. This “true lavender” variety is commercially planted for harvesting its oils for use in perfumes and essential oils. The species was once classified as Lavandula officinalis, the species name officinalis referring to its medicinal properties. However, the species was reclassified as angustifolia, which is simply translated from Latin meaning “narrow leaf.” True Lavender 'Vera' is also the most cold hardy variety of the Lavenders. Good to about 10F. The foliage is greenish/blue and is evergreen. This strain does well in the garden or in containers. These plants have a long life-span and can be used as a hedge or permanent perennial bedding. Also, can be grown in a southern full sun window. Perennial Lavender typically won't bloom until year two. They develop a strong root system the first year, and the second year the foliage really starts to grow and will flower in early summer through late summer. These can be divided year three and beyond. Also, English Lavender plants are a very good mosquito repellent. 300+ seeds per order. Some wildflower seeds need to go through a cold winter to germinate. This plant is one of them. They do this so the seed won’t sprout in fall, only to have the seedling not make it through a cold winter. I have stratified these seeds to simulate a cold winter (stratification) This raises the germination rate considerably. Thanks for looking!! Lavandula Angustifolia - Vera. Organic. Perennial. Full sun. Soil temp 65F+. SOW- Press into soil 3/4 seeds per, 20" apart. Lightly cover (needs some light to germ) keep moist. Germination - 14 to 28 days. Thin to single best seedling. Use scissors to cut out unwanted sprouts. Light water. Height 24" x 20" wide. Blooms early summer through late summer. Flowers are lavender.