Garden Goods Direct | Lavender Munstead

Lavender Munstead (Lavandula Angustifolia) is one of the more rugged yet beautiful compact evergreen lavender plants with mounding, aromatic, gray-green foliage and an abundance of fragrant, rich lavender-colored flower spikes. Bright purple fragrant flowers will greet you mid summer making for a fun splash of color and a beautiful addition to a yard. This compact and slow growing lavender fits beautifully into small spaces, and grows where many plants won’t. Loved for its cold-hardy nature and low maintenance care regimen, these herbaceous perennials are perfect for new gardeners. Ideal conditions for these aromatic plants includes full sun and frequent watering until established. Once established these hardy garden plants can handle periods of drought. It is important to note that your Lavender plant needs good air flow and will not tolerate extremely humid climates. Your Munstead Lavender plant would also benefit from being planted in a sandy well-drained soil medium. When in doubt, err on the side of caution and allow your Lavender to dry in between waterings to avoid issues of root rot. Ideal for USDA hardiness zones 5-9, this stunning strain of English Lavender is perfect for use in herb gardens, perennial borders, and mass plantings, is a great choice for so many different garden projects. Munstead Lavender additionally looks stunning in raised bed perennial plantings, as well as in cut and dried flower arrangements.