Aromatic plant widely used in herb gardens and as perennial border. Most common flower color is purple, but also available in pink and white. Silvery gray narrow foliage. Flowers are highly perfumed and often used for drying. The essential oils are strongest just before the flowers open.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
Lavender
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- One of the most popular!
- Lavender flower spike all summer long
- Fragrant flowers; great dried
- Very similar to 'Hidcote'; slightly shorter
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Edible
Fragrant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun to flower best
Grows best in gravelly soil trich in humus
Must have good winter drainage to prevent rot
Trim foliage in early spring to rejuvenate
Height: 10-12 in
Spacing: 12-15 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Container
- Edible
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Blooms all Season
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Groundhog Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Silver
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Lavandula (Perennial)
Common Name: Lavender
Aromatic plant widely used in herb gardens and as perennial border. Most common flower color is purple, but also available in pink and white. Silvery gray narrow foliage. Flowers are highly perfumed and often used for drying. The essential oils are strongest just before the flowers open.