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Can You Grow Lavender in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Won't grow here

Lavender is borderline hardy here — good drainage and a sheltered spot are essential.

Plant zones

5a–8b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

Perennial

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.

Full lavender growing guide →

Gardening in Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lavender in Northwest Territories?

Lavender is borderline hardy here — good drainage and a sheltered spot are essential.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Lavenders in Northwest Territories?

See the planting guide for Lavender — timing depends on your exact frost date.