Munstead Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub

Plant Family: Lamiaceae

Plant Description: Dense, bushy, low-growing perennial. Native to the mediterranean region of southern Europe. Linear gray-green leaves are very fragrant, especially when bruised. Fragrant blue flowers are formed on tall stalks above the plant. Lavender is used herbally and medicinally for various purposes. Very drought tolerant.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen

Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Special Considerations: Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later.

Video: Pruning Evergreen Shrubs - Spring Cleanup

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 12-18" tall x 12"-2.5' wide

Utah Native: No

Nativar: No

Plant Select: Unknown

Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant

Evergreen: Yes

Foliage Interest: No

Foliage Colors: Green, Silver-Green

Bloom Colors: Blue, Purple

Bloom Seasons: Summer

Bloom Period: Jun - Aug

Erosion Control: Yes

Ground Cover: Yes

Foodscape: Yes

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8

Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)

Irrigation Requirement:

Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)

Salt Tolerant: Yes

Deer Tolerant: Yes

Garden Location:

Irrigation Path
- Effortless Irrigation
- Fragrance Garden
Planting Path
- Nursery Shopping

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Summer
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Winter