Compact, Early to Bloom, and So Fragrant!
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Lavender 'Munstead'
Foot-long flowerstalks!
Foliage is a rich blue-green.
Lavender angustifolia is one of the richest in essential oils, meaning more fragrance power both fresh and dried. And this 'Munstead' cultivar has a more compact habit and earlier-blooming lavender flowers. Fresh flowers can be crystallized and used in candies and cakes; dried flowers are used in potpourris and sachets; oils are used in creams and perfumes. And these are only some of the more common uses - imagination can create endless possibilities!
An evergreen perennial, Lavender 'Munstead' has a subtle blue-green coloring and sweet fragrance. Reaching 12 to 18 inches high and 30 inches wide, it boasts 2 1/2-inch, linear, downy leaves on strong stems. The leaves first open white, then turn a pale gray-blue-green color. Stalks of lavender flowers grow up to 12 inches tall.
Grow in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in an open, sunny spot. Trim back in spring to encourage bushier growth; also deadhead after flowering. Pkt is 100 seeds.
| Genus | Lavandula |
| Species | angustifolia |
| Variety | 'Munstead' |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer - Late Summer |
| Habit | Compact |
| Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 12 in - 18 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Edible, Flower, Fragrance, Herbs |
| Bloom Color | Lavender |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Foliage Color | Silver/Gray, Blue Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Drought Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Border, Outdoor, Ornamental, Hedge |
