Plant library
Herb
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Zones 5–9
A pollinator magnet that brings perfume, beauty, and calm to any sunny corner.
Sun
Full sun
Water
low
Spacing
18-24 in apart
Soil
Dry, gritty, alkaline pH 7.0+
Difficulty
easy
Zones
5–9
When to plant
Apr
May
Sep
Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.
How to care for it
The opposite of most garden plants: poor, sandy, alkaline soil and as much sun as possible. Sharp drainage is life or death — gravel mulch, never organic. Shear a third after bloom; never cut into woody stems.
Good companions
Rosemary, thyme, sage (Mediterranean bed)
Harvest
Flower spikes at bud stage for drying, half-open for fresh use.
Want a plan for growing Lavender?
Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.
