Munstead Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
An evergreen, perennial shrub with compact, mounding, aromatic gray foliage and abundant, fragrant, rich lavender flower spikes. Attracts butterflies. Used in perfumes, sachets, oils and for medicinal purposes. Used to deter insects when placed in a closet or room.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | la-VAN-dew-la an-gus-ti-FO-li-a |
| Key feature: | Fragrant |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 2 - 24 |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow growing 12 to 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Flower attribute: | Fragrant |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Gray-green |
| Item no.: | 5731 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
Design Ideas
A superior plant for hot, dry slopes and banks. Rugged enough for rock gardens in warm climates and natural rocky outcroppings where it is likely to naturalize. Exceptional component of Mediterranean style gardens both formal and casual. With similar requirements as western natives, it is suitable for xeriscape or wild gardens in dry climates. Suited to traditional mixed borders with perennials and flowering shrubs. Performs in large artistic pots and particularly beautiful in classical style with antique finish.
An evergreen, perennial shrub with compact, mounding, aromatic gray foliage and abundant, fragrant, rich lavender flower spikes. Attracts butterflies. Used in perfumes, sachets, oils and for medicinal purposes. Used to deter insects when placed in a closet or room.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
Design Ideas
A superior plant for hot, dry slopes and banks. Rugged enough for rock gardens in warm climates and natural rocky outcroppings where it is likely to naturalize. Exceptional component of Mediterranean style gardens both formal and casual. With similar requirements as western natives, it is suitable for xeriscape or wild gardens in dry climates. Suited to traditional mixed borders with perennials and flowering shrubs. Performs in large artistic pots and particularly beautiful in classical style with antique finish.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | la-VAN-dew-la an-gus-ti-FO-li-a |
| Key feature: | Fragrant |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 2 - 24 |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow growing 12 to 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Flower attribute: | Fragrant |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Gray-green |
| Item no.: | 5731 |
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