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
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Must be grown in full sun to be able to produce flowers. Prefers hot, dry areas and will grow best in poorsoil. Drainage is essential to prevent crown rot. Low mainenance and has few problems with pests and diseases. Shearing back the evergreen foliage in early spring will rejuvenate plants and stimulate new growth.
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:
- Container
- Drought Tolerant
- Blooms all Season
- Specimen
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Edible
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
- Groundhog Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Silver
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
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.