Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
Lavender
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
- One of the most popular!
- Lavender flower spikes all summer long, fragrant, great dried
- Aromatic, silvery foliage
- Very similar to 'Hidcote'
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Fragrant
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: 12-18 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 15-18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Lavender
Zone: 5-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Heat Tolerant
- Evergreen
- Garden
- Container
- Drought Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Edging
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Specimen
Critter Resistance:
- Groundhog Resistant
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Silver
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- 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.