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Can You Grow Lavender in Michigan?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a
Lavender grows as a perennial here — plant in well-drained soil and it will thrive for years.
Plant zones
Michigan last frost
Michigan 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 Michigan
Michigan has a humid continental climate moderated by the Great Lakes. Southern Michigan is Zone 5b-6a; the Upper Peninsula is Zone 4a-5a. Known for fruit crops along Lake Michigan.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lavender in Michigan?
Lavender grows as a perennial here — plant in well-drained soil and it will thrive for years.
What zone is Michigan?
Michigan spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Lavenders in Michigan?
See the planting guide for Lavender — timing depends on your exact frost date.