Lavender ‘Munstead’ (Lavandula angustifolia)

Fragrant, Drought-Tolerant Classic for Sunny Gardens

🌿 Plant Overview

Common Name: English Lavender
Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Hardiness Zones: 5–8
Native Range: Mediterranean

📊 Key Characteristics

• Height: 12–18 inches

• Spread: 12–24 inches

• Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer

• Flower Color: Soft purple

• Foliage: Silver-gray, fragrant

• Growth Habit: Compact mound

☀️ Growing Conditions

• Full sun

• Dry to medium water

• Well-drained soil

• Low maintenance

🌸 Garden Features

✔️ Highly fragrant
✔️ Pollinator favorite
✔️ Deer resistant
✔️ Drought tolerant

✂️ Care & Maintenance

Prune lightly after flowering.

🌼 Landscape Uses

Borders, herb gardens, edging

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A signature sensory plant used throughout the gardens.