Munstead Lavender Plant

Munstead Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'

Compact evergreen shrub with lovely aromatic silver/green foliage and purple-colored flower spikes.  Foliage and flowers are both richly scented and wonderful as both fresh and dried cut flowers.  Commonly used in oils and perfume as well as medicinally.

Very easy to care for and drought tolerant.  Requires well drained soil and lots of sunshine.  Perennial in zones 5-9.

Zones: 5-9 
Average size: 1-2 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide
Soil types: chalk, loam, sandy, acid, alkaline, neutral
Drainage: well-drained
Bloom time: summer
Flower color: Purple
Foliage color: silver/green
Garden types: Rock, cottage, mediterranean, herb, medicinal, sensory, steep hill, pots