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Can You Grow Lavender in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

5a–8b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon 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 Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

See what grows well in Yukon →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lavender in Yukon?

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

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Lavenders in Yukon?

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