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Can You Grow Lavender in Wisconsin?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Lavender grows as a perennial here — plant in well-drained soil and it will thrive for years.
Plant zones
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Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a cold humid continental climate. Milwaukee is Zone 5b-6a; northern Wisconsin is Zone 4a-5a. Cold winters but warm productive summers. Known for dairy farming and cold-hardy crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Lavender in Wisconsin?
Lavender grows as a perennial here — plant in well-drained soil and it will thrive for years.
What zone is Wisconsin?
Wisconsin spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Lavenders in Wisconsin?
See the planting guide for Lavender — timing depends on your exact frost date.