Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' Superblue - English Lavender
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Lavender
Scientific name: Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' Superblue
Foliage color: Gray-green, evergreen, fine and linear, aromatic
Flower color: Intense blue-violet, in compact and abundant spikes
Mature height: 0.45–0.60 m
Mature width: 0.40–0.55 m
Habit: Bushy, compact and well-structured, forming a regular and dense clump
Flowering period: June to September, prolonged and very abundant flowering
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Low, very drought-tolerant once established
Soil type: Well-drained, light, poor to moderately fertile
Hardiness zone: Zone 5 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent, very resistant
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Maintenance
Plant in full sun in light, well-drained soil. Water moderately when planting to encourage rooting, then reduce watering once established.
Prune lightly in spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage abundant flowering. Remove spent flowers to prolong summer blooming. This extremely hardy and evergreen perennial requires no winter protection and thrives with minimal maintenance.