Munstead English Lavender is a compact woody evergreen perennial with highly aromatic grey-green leaves popular for potpourri. The stems end with clusters of fragrant lavender blue flowers from late spring all through summer. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well drained alkaline soils. Drought resistant.
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Well drained soils is essential to prevent root rot- mulch with rocks to combat high humidity. Susceptible to leaf and root rot. Deadheading will promote continued blooms. Toxic to pets.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Sedum, Rose
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Lavandula angustifolia Munstead 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
