Lavender 'Munstead'

Product Details

Munstead Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead')

🪴 Ship Size: 1 Gallon Pot

Plant Description:

🌱 Enhance your garden with the fragrant beauty of Munstead Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'), delivered in a 1-gallon potted plant. This compact and aromatic herb features slender, silver-green foliage and spikes of lavender-blue flowers, adding a touch of elegance and tranquility to any landscape.

Key Information:

🌞 Light: Flourishes in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.

💧 Watering: Prefers well-draining soil and moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

📏 Mature Size: Forms a neat and rounded mound, reaching a height of 12-18 inches and spreading 18-24 inches.

🌼 Flower Power: Munstead Lavender blooms profusely from late spring to early summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden.

🌍 Growing Zones: Suited for zones 5-9; Thrives in mild climates with well-draining soil.

Flower Profile:

The flowers of Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' are characterized by their slender spikes and intense lavender-blue color, creating a striking contrast against the silver-green foliage.

Landscaping Uses & Applications:

🏡 Plant Munstead Lavender in borders, rock gardens, or containers for a splash of color and fragrance.

🌸 Use as a low hedge or edging plant along pathways, garden beds, or driveways to define spaces and add visual interest.

🌿 Incorporate into herb gardens, cottage gardens, or Mediterranean-inspired landscapes for its culinary, aromatic, and ornamental qualities.

🌱 Growth Habits:

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' forms dense mounds of foliage, with woody stems and compact growth habits. Pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourages new growth.

🌿 Care:

Plant in well-draining soil with good air circulation, and provide regular water during the establishment period. Once established, Munstead Lavender is drought-tolerant and requires minimal maintenance, making it an ideal choice for low-water landscapes.

🌼 Flowering Benefits:

The fragrant blooms not only add visual appeal to the garden but also attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, promoting pollination and biodiversity.

🌍 Origin Stories and Historical Uses:

Munstead Lavender is a cultivated variety of Lavandula angustifolia, renowned for its compact growth habit and intense fragrance. It has been cherished for centuries for its culinary, medicinal, and aromatic properties, with origins tracing back to the Mediterranean region.

⛔ Root Damage Potential:

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' has a fibrous root system that spreads horizontally in the soil, providing stability and anchorage for the plant.

⚠️ Safety Concerns:

While Munstead Lavender is generally safe for ornamental and culinary use, avoid ingesting or using it medicinally without proper consultation, as some individuals may experience allergic reactions or adverse effects. Enjoy its beauty and fragrance in the garden, and appreciate its versatility in various applications.