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Can You Grow Lavender in Missouri?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

Lavender grows as a perennial here — plant in well-drained soil and it will thrive for years.

Plant zones

5a–8b

Missouri last frost

early April

Missouri first frost

late October

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.

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Gardening in Missouri

Missouri has a humid continental climate. Kansas City and St. Louis are Zone 6a-6b; northern Missouri is cooler at Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a long growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lavender in Missouri?

Lavender grows as a perennial here — plant in well-drained soil and it will thrive for years.

What zone is Missouri?

Missouri spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Lavenders in Missouri?

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