Munstead Lavender

Breathtaking Classic English Lavender!
Use it as a hedge, border accent, and even in large containers!
Genus: Lavandula
Species: angustifolia
Variety: ‘Munstead’
Zone: 5 – 9
Bloom Start To End: Mid Summer – Late Summer
Habit: Compact
Plant Height: 12 in – 18 in
Plant Width: 18 in – 24 in
Additional Characteristics: Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Edible, Flower, Fragrance, Herbs, Long Bloomers, Rose Companions, Free Bloomer, Heirloom, Pruning Recommended
Bloom Color: Lavender
Foliage Color: Silver/Gray, Blue Green
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Moisture Requirements: Dry, Moist,  well-drained
Resistance: Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Cold Hardy, Deer Resistance, Disease Resistant, Pest Resistant
Soil Tolerance: Normal,  loamy
Uses: Beds, Border, Containers, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Hedge, Ornamental, Outdoor, Potpourri, Cuisine, Winter Interest
Restrictions:
*Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following:
Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Renowned for its heavy midsummer bloom strength and its excellent heat and humidity tolerance, Munstead is a classic English Lavender for U.S. gardens. An evergreen perennial, it makes a breathtaking hedge, but also shines as a border accent and even thrives in large containers. This beloved heirloom deserves a place of honor in your sunny, dry landscape.

Reaching 12 to 18 inches high and 18 to 24 inches wide with gray-green foliage and bloomstalks that can reach a foot long, Munstead is highly aromatic — the foliage makes excellent sachets, potpourri, and more. It is heavenly to brush against in the garden, releasing its scent most strongly when touched!

In midsummer, the foliage is topped by masses of bright lavender-blue blooms, very full, rounded, and long lasting. Bees and butterflies are drawn to this plant by the dozen. The classic variety makes wonderful fresh bouquets as well as Everlastings.

Lavender is an herb, packed with essential oils used in food preparation. Munstead is usually used for garden and fragrance purposes, but it can be a source of lavender oil as well. This bushy, well-branched, hardworking little evergreen perennial is a source of so many good things in the garden!

Grow Munstead in well drained, neutral to alkaline soil in an open, sunny spot. Like all Lavenders, Munstead needs very well drained soil, and prefers to be kept on the dry side (once established). Very tolerant of heat, humidity, and drought, it is a fine performer in the U.S. Trim back in spring to encourage bushier growth; also deadhead after flowering to keep the plant setting new buds and blooms next season. Zones 5-9.