Lavender 'Munstead'

'Munstead' lavender is an early-blooming variety with lavender-blue flowers and silvery blue-green foliage. The flowers and foliage are very fragrant, and the plants have a naturally rounded habit.

'Munstead' lavender makes wonderful cut or dried flowers. It also has culinary and medicinal uses. In the garden, the flowers attract butterflies and beneficial insects. The compact plants make a fine hedge, and they can also be grown in containers. They are deer-resistant.

English lavender 'Munstead' is a popular heirloom developed by the famous British gardener Gertrude Jekyll, and named for her home, Munstead Wood. It was introduced during World War I.

Hardiness Zones: 5-9

Height: 15"

Spacing: 15"

Light: Full sun

Sowing Lavender Seeds

Start lavender seeds indoors in late winter. Lightly cover the seeds with soil, then refrigerate for 3 weeks.