Does sea lavender spread?
Habit. Sea lavender is an evergreen, mounding-to-sprawling shrub that can grow to be 10 feet tall, although it typically grows shorter. It sometimes forms colonies more than 20 feet wide. Lavender is a small shrub that usually grows 20 to 24 inches tall and wide. The height includes the flower stalks, so when not in bloom, the foliage may be only a foot tall. The plant does not spread as thyme, oregano, and other herbs tend to.Yes, lavender typically comes back every year in suitable climates. Lavender is a perennial plant, which means it regrows each spring if it’s grown in the appropriate USDA hardiness zones (typically 5 to 9).With proper care, lavender plants will survive for 10- 15 years. Lavender should be pruned every year after flowering. Shear back the plants to half its size to stimulate new growth and a bushier vibrant plant.Because lavender is a semi-woody shrub, it has a tendency to develop elongated, woody stems if plants aren’t pruned regularly. Not only do these scraggly stems produce fewer blooms, they eventually sprawl outward, leaving an ugly hole in the middle of your plant.
What hates lavender?
Lavender scares away moths, fleas, flies and mosquitoes. For centuries, this lilac-colored plant has been used to add a sweet and pleasant fragrance to homes and clothing drawers. And while the vast majority of humans love the smell of lavender, mosquitoes, flies, and other unwanted insects hate it. Rodents: Rodents like mice and rats are unwelcome guests in any home or garden. Fortunately, lavender’s scent is highly displeasing to these pests, making it an effective natural deterrent.
Does lavender grow better in pots or ground?
Lavender also grows quite well in containers. In the Deep South, it actually does better in pots, as it benefits from improved drainage and air circulation. While the plants thrive in arid Western climates, they are usually considered annuals in the South. Yes unless you’re in a very cold zone it will be fine and return in the spring. Most lavender plants can survive in hardiness zones 5-9. However, some varieties are not hardy and require warmer climates (zones 8-9) to thrive.