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Can You Grow Lavender in Alberta?
Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5
Lavender grows in containers with gritty well-drained potting mix — bring indoors in cold zones.
Plant zones
Alberta last frost
Alberta first frost
Days to harvest
About Lavender
Lavender needs excellent drainage above all — it will rot in wet heavy soil even in a suitable zone.
Plant in the sandiest most well-drained soil you have. Raised beds or containers work well. Cut back by half after flowering. English lavender (L. angustifolia) is the hardiest for cold zones.
Gardening in Alberta
Alberta has a dry continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Calgary and Edmonton are Zone 4-5. Intense sunshine compensates for the short season. Chinook winds bring warm spells in winter.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lavender in Alberta?
Lavender grows in containers with gritty well-drained potting mix — bring indoors in cold zones.
What zone is Alberta?
Alberta spans Canadian Zone 4 (2, 3, 4, 5).
When do you plant Lavenders in Alberta?
See the planting guide for Lavender — timing depends on your exact frost date.