Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
A rugged yet beautiful compact evergreen shrub with mounding, aromatic, gray foliage and an abundance of fragrant, rich lavender-colored flower spikes. Commonly used for perfumes, sachets, and oils. Dried sprigs will deter insects when placed in a closet or room. Gorgeous in perennial borders, herb gardens, rock gardens, and mass plantings.
| Plant Type | Herbs, Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing | 24"-30" (in) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Edging, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
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Munstead Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
A rugged yet beautiful compact evergreen shrub with mounding, aromatic, gray foliage and an abundance of fragrant, rich lavender-colored flower spikes. Commonly used for perfumes, sachets, and oils. Dried sprigs will deter insects when placed in a closet or room. Gorgeous in perennial borders, herb gardens, rock gardens, and mass plantings. |
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