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Can You Grow Lavender in Nebraska?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

5a–8b

Nebraska last frost

early April

Nebraska 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 Nebraska

Nebraska spans from Zone 4a in the northwest to Zone 6a in the southeast. Cold winters and warm summers. Excellent for corn, winter wheat, and cool-season crops.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Lavender in Nebraska?

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

What zone is Nebraska?

Nebraska spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Lavenders in Nebraska?

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