Fragrant Stalks of Richest Lavender Against Silvery Foliage!
Lavender 'Munstead'
Best in warm, dry soil and full sun.
Every part of this 12-inch plant is aromatic, creating an incredible effect in a mass planting!
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 crystalized 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 more!
An evergreen perennial, Lavender 'Munstead' has a subtle blue-green coloring and sweet fragrance. Reaching 12 to 18 inches high and 18 to 24 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. 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. Zones 5-9.
| Genus | Lavandula |
| Species | angustifolia |
| Variety | 'Munstead' |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer - Late Summer |
| Habit | Compact |
| Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 24 in |
| Plant Width | 24 in |
| Item Form | 4-inch Pot |
| Additional Characteristics | Long Bloomers, Rose Companions, Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Flower, Fragrance, Herbs |
| Bloom Color | Lavender |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Foliage Color | Silver/Gray |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Potpourri, Border, Containers, Cut Flowers, Everlastings, Foliage Interest, Hedge, Ornamental, Outdoor |
| Restrictions | CAN, HI, PR |
