Why May Is a Great Time to Plant Lavender

Spring Planting at Willamette Valley Lavender

There’s a quiet beauty in May at Willamette Valley Lavender. Before our fields erupt in purple, they glow with weeks-old green shoots—each promising the rich fragrance and fluttering pollinators of summer to come. This moment, when growth is tender and roots are settling in, is our favorite time to invite you behind the scenes.

From Our Family to Your Garden On our farm in Canby, Oregon, every lavender starts as a hand-snipped cutting in our naturally ventilated greenhouse. We’ve tested each English (Angustifolia), French (Intermedia), and Spanish (Stoechas) cultivar here in USDA Zones 5–9 for: drought tolerance, pollinator appeal, culinary and aromatic qualities

Our sustainable practices—rainwater harvesting, manual weeding, and zero chemical sprays—mean you’re planting not just lavender, but ecosystem support for your backyard bees and butterflies.

Why Plant Now?

• Stronger Roots: Cooler soil temperatures help young plants establish.

• Better Bloom: Early planting leads to more summer flower spikes.

• Expert Guidance: At our May events, you’ll walk the fields with Sandra and Mike, learning hands-on care tips and variety recommendations.

Your Source for Proven PNW Lavender

Ready to grow a garden that thrives and gives back? Explore our full plant catalog—complete with bloom times, mature sizes, and care notes—then pick up your selections fresh from the farm.

👉 Browse Our Lavender Plants

👉 See May Events & Field Tours

👉 Order your Plants for farm pick-up

Join us this pre-bloom season and let’s grow something beautiful together.

Lavender plants ready for your garden at Willamette Valley Lavender Farm