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Products > Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
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Category: Shrub |
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) |
Origin: Mediterranean (Europe) |
Evergreen: Yes |
Flower Color: Blue Violet |
Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
Synonyms: [L. angustifolia 'Compacta Nana] |
Height: 1-2 feet |
Width: 1-2 feet |
Exposure: Full Sun |
Summer Dry: Yes |
Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F |
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Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' (English Lavender) - This is a dense, rounded shrub to 18 inches tall by 2 feet wide with powdery green-gray, narrow smooth-margined leaves. This is an early blooming lavender which begins to flower in late April or early May with blooms that are edible. The flowers are a lavender-blue color. Our crop is grown from seed and has shown to be a vigorous grower. Situate in full sun and provide excellent drainage for best growth. Once established it requires only periodic irrigation. Cold hardy to below - 10° F.
The information that is presented on this page is based on research we have conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations we have made of it in the nursery's garden and in other gardens we have visited, as well how it performs in our nursery crops out in the field. We incorporate comments that we receive from others as well and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they know of cultural information that would aid others in growing Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'. |
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