{"product_id":"vera-lavender","title":"Vera Lavender","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVera Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, syn. \u003cem\u003eL. vera\u003c\/em\u003e) is a highly fragrant true lavender widely used for soap making, essential oils, tea, and baking.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers in its second year with an abundance of deep violet blooms on 5 to 7 inch stalks, attracting honeybees and other pollinators, and it looks great in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003eL. vera\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: heirloom, open-pollinated perennial herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlooms: deep violet, on 5 to 7 inch stalks (second year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Zones 5 to 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun: full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: honeybees and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoap and essential oil making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeas and culinary baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut and dried flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds shallowly in full sun and well-drained soil; cold stratification improves germination. Plants typically flower in their second year. Keep on the drier side once established, and harvest flower stalks for fresh or dried use. It returns each year in Zones 5 to 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds to help home gardeners grow more for less.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792552268054,"sku":"EDI10","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/EDI10_Vera_Lavender_3229a881-3c62-414f-89e2-6455fcb6063e.jpg?v=1764687891","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/vera-lavender","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}