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Can You Grow Lavender in Ontario?
Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Lavender grows as a perennial here — plant in well-drained soil and it will thrive for years.
Plant zones
Ontario last frost
Ontario 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 Ontario
Ontario spans several climate zones. Northern Ontario is Zone 3-4 with short seasons; southern Ontario is Zone 5-7 with long productive seasons. The Niagara Peninsula is one of Canada's premier fruit-growing regions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lavender in Ontario?
Lavender grows as a perennial here — plant in well-drained soil and it will thrive for years.
What zone is Ontario?
Ontario spans Canadian Zone 5 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7).
When do you plant Lavenders in Ontario?
See the planting guide for Lavender — timing depends on your exact frost date.