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When to Plant Lavender in Fort George G Meade, Maryland (20755)

Location

Fort George G Meade, Maryland

ZIP Code

20755

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Sunday, January 25, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Sunday, April 19, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Lavender seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Lavandula angustifolia
Days to Maturity 90 days
Mature Height 18-36"
Spread 24"
Type Shrub
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6+ hours)

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Water

Low (drought tolerant once established)

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Spacing

24" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days

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Growing Lavender in Zone 7b

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a popular garden vegetable. In Fort George G Meade, Maryland, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Lavender seedlings outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.