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Lavender 'Munstead'

$5.00

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead Strain’ is a classic English lavender prized for its fragrant foliage, soft purple flower spikes, and exceptional garden performance. Compact yet generous in bloom, it brings structure, fragrance, and pollinator activity to borders, herb gardens, and pathways.

Silvery-green foliage remains attractive throughout the season, while summer flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects in abundance. The blooms are excellent for fresh bouquets, drying, and crafting, and their fragrance lingers long after harvest.

Lavender thrives in full sun and sharply drained soil, where it develops into a long-lived, dependable garden plant. Avoid overly rich conditions and excess moisture, particularly during winter months. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain a tidy, compact shape.

Seeds will collect in your Trug until you checkout.

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead Strain’ is a classic English lavender prized for its fragrant foliage, soft purple flower spikes, and exceptional garden performance. Compact yet generous in bloom, it brings structure, fragrance, and pollinator activity to borders, herb gardens, and pathways.

Silvery-green foliage remains attractive throughout the season, while summer flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects in abundance. The blooms are excellent for fresh bouquets, drying, and crafting, and their fragrance lingers long after harvest.

Lavender thrives in full sun and sharply drained soil, where it develops into a long-lived, dependable garden plant. Avoid overly rich conditions and excess moisture, particularly during winter months. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain a tidy, compact shape.

Seeds will collect in your Trug until you checkout.

Product Details

Lifecycle: Perennial

Mature Size: 18–24 in tall × 18–30 in wide

Sun: Full sun

Soil: Lean, sharply drained

Bloom Season: Early to midsummer

Flower Color: Lavender-purple

Approximate Seeds Per Packet: 50

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

  • Reliably perennial in Zones 5–9

  • Drought tolerant once established

  • Excellent for borders, herb gardens, and containers

  • Requires excellent drainage, especially during winter

  • Long-lived when properly sited

Growing Guide

Sowing Depth

Surface sow and lightly press into soil.

Germination Time

14–28 days

Cold Stratification

Recommended for 2–4 weeks.

Starting Indoors

Sow 10–12 weeks before last frost.

Starting Outdoors

Best started indoors; direct sowing is less reliable.

Placement & Cultivation

Lavender thrives in sunny locations with lean, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy clay and excessive watering. Plants become increasingly productive with age and provide years of fragrant flowers and evergreen structure.

Final Spacing

18–24 inches

Water Requirements

Low once established

Soil pH

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Fertilizer

Very little feeding required.

Pests & Diseases

Generally pest resistant and easy to grow.

Harvest & Use

When to Harvest

Harvest flower stems as the first blossoms begin to open for the highest fragrance and quality.

Drying & Storage

Hang small bundles upside down in a dry, well-ventilated space until fully dry.

Flavor Profile

Floral, lightly sweet, aromatic, and calming.

Tea Garden Companions

Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Calendula, and Anise Hyssop.

Part of the Proper Useful Tea Garden Collection

This plant was selected for its beauty, usefulness, and suitability for homegrown herbal teas. Grow individually or combine with other Tea Garden Collection varieties to create a productive garden that supplies fresh and dried herbs throughout the growing season.