Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'

Lavender-English

Lavandula angustifolia ÔMunsteadÕ

Photo Credit: Walters Gardens

Lavandula angustifolia ÔMunsteadÕ

Photo Credit: Susan Martin


Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'

Lavender-English

One of the oldest and still most popular varieties. A staple item for herb gardens and perennial borders. The compact clump of fragrant, downy gray leaves is topped with lavender blue flowers which attract pollinators over a long period. Merchandise it in your edible department and with other drought tolerant plants.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 5 - 9
  • Height: 16-18"
  • Spread: 16-18"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades, Silver-Gray Shades
  • Flower Color: Blue Shades, Purple Shades
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 5 - 9
  • Height: 16-18"
  • Spread: 16-18"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades, Silver-Gray Shades
  • Flower Color: Blue Shades, Purple Shades
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Spring, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Low
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: Yes
  • Vernalization Beneficial: No