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Can You Grow Lavender in Tennessee?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Lavender grows as a perennial here — plant in well-drained soil and it will thrive for years.
Plant zones
Tennessee last frost
Tennessee 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 Tennessee
Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lavender in Tennessee?
Lavender grows as a perennial here — plant in well-drained soil and it will thrive for years.
What zone is Tennessee?
Tennessee spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Lavenders in Tennessee?
See the planting guide for Lavender — timing depends on your exact frost date.