i don't think we can grow lavendar in my area too hot. we tried a few times they always die. i actually went to maui last year i believe went to see a lavander farm and it was nice but it was on a mountain so cooler climate. i am actually surprised hot damn big my sunflowers are getting just the foliage these are dwarf variety but the foliage is pretty damn huge from what im used to seeing. the biggest issue i can't figure out though is why my leaves are turning yellow. i think it has something to do with the watering because i water just like my cannabis every 3 days and deep but the plants don't seem to drink as much. either that or they eat a lot and with 12/12 schedule possibly more then they would usually eat so they maybe starving on nitrogen a little bit. i feed once a week though usually 20-20-20 i highly doubt it's because it's lacking nitrogen. just waiting for them to gain some height now though because they are fairly stacked on nodes idk if they will ever gain height but yea first time try im very impressed.