Munstead Lavender

Botanical Interests Packet

Introduced in 1916, 'Munstead' was named for Munstead Woods in England where it was a favorite of renowned garden designer, writer, and artist, Gertrude Jekyll. 'Munstead' flowers earlier than other lavenders and stays compact. English lavenders are preferred for culinary uses and oils. Heat- and drought-tolerant plants attract pollinators. Add the flowers to a simple syrup to make craft cocktails/mocktails or lavender lemonade. Bake into bread, cookies, or scones, and flavor jellies.

Approximate Seeds per Pkt. 30

Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia

Family: Lamiaceae

Native: Mediterranean region

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5 to 9

Plant Dimensions: 12"–18" tall (tallest in bloom) and expanding over a few years to 24" wide.

Variety Information: Several ¼"–½" lavender flowers aligned on a flower spike.

Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Period: Summer

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant.