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Can You Grow Lavender in Minnesota?
US · USDA Zone 4a · zones 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b
Lavender grows in containers with gritty well-drained potting mix — bring indoors in cold zones.
Plant zones
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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 Minnesota
Minnesota has a cold humid continental climate. The Twin Cities are Zone 4b-5a; northern Minnesota reaches Zone 2b-3a. Cold winters but warm productive summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lavender in Minnesota?
Lavender grows in containers with gritty well-drained potting mix — bring indoors in cold zones.
What zone is Minnesota?
Minnesota spans USDA Zone 4a (2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b).
When do you plant Lavenders in Minnesota?
See the planting guide for Lavender — timing depends on your exact frost date.