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Can You Grow Lavender in New Brunswick?
Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6
Lavender grows as a perennial here — plant in well-drained soil and it will thrive for years.
Plant zones
New Brunswick last frost
New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick
New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lavender in New Brunswick?
Lavender grows as a perennial here — plant in well-drained soil and it will thrive for years.
What zone is New Brunswick?
New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).
When do you plant Lavenders in New Brunswick?
See the planting guide for Lavender — timing depends on your exact frost date.