'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.
Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Family: Lamiaceae
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.