Munstead English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Munstead) is a classic in any garden, as its fragrance and drought-tolerance are a favorite among veteran gardeners. Hardy and easy to grow, this is one tough plant that will not disappoint.
 
 
 
  
 
   
Common Name
 
   
 
Munstead English Lavender
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Botanical Name
 
   
 
Lavandula angustifolia Munstead
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Zones
 
   
 
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Light Requirements
 
   
 
Full Sun
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Flower Color
 
   
 
Blue, Purple
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Height
 
   
 
12-16" tall
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Spread
 
   
 
24" wide
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Bloom Time
 
   
 
Late spring through summer
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ships As
 
   
 
Potted Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Evergreen Foliage
 
   
 
Yes
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Type
 
   
 
Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Moisture
 
   
 
Drought Resistant / Waterwise
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Amount Of Rain
 
   
 
10 to 20"
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Advantages
 
   
 
Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Evergreen
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Planting Time
 
   
 
Spring / Summer, Fal