Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' - English Lavender
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common Name: English Lavender
Scientific Name: Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
Foliage Color: Gray-green, evergreen, fine and linear, aromatic
Flower Color: Soft and delicate violet-blue, in compact spikes
Mature Height: 0.30–0.45 m
Mature Width: 0.40–0.50 m
Habit: Bushy, compact and well-structured, forming a regular mound
Bloom Period: June to September, prolonged and generous flowering
Exposure: Full sun
Water 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
Melliferous Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun in light, well-drained soil. Water moderately upon 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 persistent perennial requires no winter protection and thrives with minimal maintenance.