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Lavender - Yellow Spanish (Lavendula viridis) Green Lavender Rare Heirloom Flowering Shrub

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Lavender - Yellow Spanish ( Lavendula viridis) Yellow Lavender Rare Heirloom Flowering Shrub

Perennial

Height 2 to 3 ft

A rare and beautiful perennial herb, Yellow Lavender produces unique pale yellow-green flowers and aromatic foliage that attracts pollinators while adding an unusual touch to herb gardens and borders. Native to the Mediterranean region, this drought-tolerant lavender thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.

Gorgeous soft chiffon yellow blooms come out at the same time as other early lavenders; the leaves are also a yellow-green colour, and are said to be the best of all lavenders for grilling, herb breads and hearty dishes. Yellow Lavender has a pine like aroma similar to a rosemary flavour with a subtle hint of sweetness.

Plants prefer warm summers and mild winters; even though extremely drought tolerant, keep the plants properly hydrated stops the branches from dying out. All lavenders, including this yellow variety, should be pruned by at least a third after it blooms in early summer. This helps to maintain a tidier appearance and encourages re-blooming.

Lavandula viridis (Yellow lavender) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.75m after 2 to 5 years. Culinary uses: lavender adds a subtle sweetness to just about any dish; it also packs Ursolic acid, a nutrient that may help fight cancer and burn more calories. Blend you own salt free seasoning with lavender, chives, rosemary, thyme and fennel.

  • Full sun
  • Well draining soil
  • Lavender seeds can be sown directly in the garden, but they germinate much more reliably when started indoors in a seed tray. Use a light, seed starting potting mix, and gently cover each seed with a thin layer of soil. Lavender germinates more quickly when it's exposed to sunlight, so don't cover them entirely. S

Growing Instructions:
Seeds have a hard coat and benefit from light scarification before sowing. Gently rub seeds between two pieces of medium-grit sandpaper to improve germination. Sow in a quality seed-starting mix enriched with organic compost. For best results, provide 30 days of cold, moist stratification prior to planting.

Barely cover seeds with soil, press firmly, and keep evenly moist in a bright location until germination occurs. Pot up seedlings as they grow and transplant to the garden when well established, spacing plants approximately 60 cm (24 inches) apart.

  • Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 inches)
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil: Dry to moderately moist, well-drained
  • Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
  • Uses: Herb gardens, pollinator gardens, ornamental borders, containers

Stratification- yes

1) Refrigerate seeds for one month prior to sowing

2) Plant just below the surface at 60-64 degrees Fahrenheit 

3) keep soil moist

4) shield from sun

Germination may take one month or longer

 Seed Count: 25