Henna Seeds – Lawsonia inermis

Grow a beautiful and versatile plant with Henna Seeds (Lawsonia inermis), a warm-climate shrub valued for its fragrant flowers, dense foliage, and strong adaptability. Often grown as an ornamental hedge or garden shrub, henna thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for home gardens in warm regions.

This hardy plant is easy to maintain, drought tolerant once established, and offers year-round greenery with clusters of small, lightly scented blooms in the warm season. Perfect for gardeners seeking a resilient, attractive shrub for landscape or container growing.

Features

• Warm-climate shrub with dense, attractive foliage

• Produces clusters of small, fragrant blossoms

• Excellent for hedges, borders, and ornamental plantings

• Highly drought tolerant once established

• Low maintenance and adaptable to various soil types

Specifications

• Common Name: Henna

• Botanical Name: Lawsonia inermis

• Plant Type: Evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub (depending on climate)

• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer (May–August)

• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer

  • Zones 3–4: Grow indoors or greenhouse only

  • Zones 5–7: Grow in containers; move indoors in winter

  • Zones 8–10: Direct sow outdoors April–June

  • Zones 11–12: Year-round outdoor planting possible

• Hardiness Zones: Zones 8–12

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, sandy to average soil

• Germination Time: 10–30 days

• Plant Height: 6–12 feet (varies with climate and pruning)

• Growth Habit: Upright, branching perennial shrub