Vera Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Vera is a named English lavender variety in the Not By Chance Seeds catalog. Utah State University Extension identifies Vera among English lavender varieties and also lists English Lavender 'Vera' as Lavandula angustifolia in its pollinator garden plant list.
English lavender is valued for its aromatic foliage and flowers, ornamental garden use, and flowers that can be harvested for drying. Successful growing begins with one especially important condition: excellent drainage.
Start Vera Lavender With the Right Conditions
These quick-reference values combine confirmed Vera identity with research-based English lavender guidance. The complete Lavender Growing Guide provides the deeper planting and care information.
Vera's identity as an English lavender variety is specifically documented. Seeding depth, germination, temperature, and spacing shown above are research-based English lavender guidance from Utah State University Extension rather than results from testing our individual seed lot.
Drainage Matters
University Extension sources consistently emphasize good drainage for English lavender. Utah State recommends dry, sandy, well-drained soil and warns against saturated or soggy conditions. NC State similarly describes English lavender as requiring very well-drained soil and notes that overly wet conditions can contribute to root problems.
That makes drainage a more useful planting consideration than simply treating lavender like a generic herb. If your garden tends to stay wet, consider improving drainage or using a suitable container rather than placing lavender into a persistently wet site.
Fragrance, Flowers and Garden Versatility
Research-based species information for English lavender supports several practical ways this plant can fit into a home garden.
Aromatic Garden Plant
English lavender is known for aromatic foliage and flowers. UF/IFAS also documents lavender's longstanding use for fragrance.
Flowers for Drying
Both UF/IFAS and NC State document dried-flower use for English lavender. Utah State also provides harvest and drying guidance in its English lavender publication.
Pollinator Garden Connection
Utah State specifically includes English Lavender 'Vera' in its Pollinator Garden plant list, giving this variety a documented connection to pollinator-focused garden planning.
Growing Lavender From Seed
This product page gives you the important starting reference. The dedicated Lavender Growing Guide is where we bring together seed starting, establishment, garden conditions, ongoing care, troubleshooting, and the research behind the recommendations.
Where Vera Lavender Fits
A seed does not have to be an isolated purchase. Continue from Vera Lavender into larger garden ideas already connected to the Not By Chance Seeds catalog.
More Paths From Vera Lavender
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How We Built This Vera Lavender Information
We do not want growing information to exist on this site simply because it is commonly repeated online. We document where information comes from, distinguish cultivar-specific evidence from broader species or crop guidance, and prefer research-based institutional sources whenever appropriate.
A fact about English lavender is not automatically a Vera-specific measurement. We identify the scope of the source before applying it to this product.
University Extension, government, botanical and scientific sources are preferred for core horticultural guidance whenever suitable information is available.
When credible sources or product records differ, we do not silently force them into one number. Differences are reviewed before product information is standardized.
Sources Used for This Product Reference
Vera Lavender Is More Than a Product Listing.
Use the store to choose the seed. Use our growing information to understand the plant. Then connect what you're growing to the larger garden you want to build.