Lavender 'Munstead'

Scientific Name: Lavandula angustifolia

Common Name: Munstead Lavender

Exposure: Full sun

Height: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches)

Width: 45–60 cm (18–24 inches)

Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches)

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Flavour: Sweet, floral, and slightly woody with a hint of mint

Use: Ornamental, culinary (in small amounts), essential oils, sachets, and dried flowers

Plant Habit: Compact, bushy perennial with a neat, mounding form

Harvest: Harvest flowers just as they begin to bloom for the best scent and flavor; can be harvested throughout the blooming season

Companion Plants: Rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano, and other Mediterranean herbs

General Information: Munstead Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is one of the most popular varieties of English lavender, known for its compact size, fragrant blooms, and resilience in colder climates. It produces spikes of fragrant, purple flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators, and the leaves have a soothing, aromatic fragrance. Munstead is well-suited for herb gardens, borders, and containers, and it thrives in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. It is also valued for its versatility, being used in culinary dishes, essential oils, and dried arrangements.