English Lavender
Munstead Strain Lavender is a compact cultivar of Lavandula angustifolia that brings the timeless charm of English lavender to small gardens and containers. Hardy in zones 5 and up, this heirloom variety grows just 18 to 24 inches tall with a tight 12-inch spread, making it far more manageable than taller lavender types while delivering the same fragrant purple blooms throughout summer. It thrives on neglect once established, asking only for full sun, well-drained soil, and infrequent watering. Deer and insects know to leave it alone, but pollinators flock to its flowers from June through August.
Full Sun
Low
5-5
24in H x 12in W
Perennial
High
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Munstead reaches just 18 to 24 inches tall, a size that makes it genuinely practical for small spaces where standard lavender would overwhelm. The plant handles drought with ease and responds well to the kind of casual care that lets you enjoy summer rather than fuss over a garden bed. Its deer resistance and pollinator magnetism mean you get an active, thriving garden corner without constant vigilance.
This lavender serves as a low ornamental shrub for sunny borders, rock gardens, and containers. Its purple flowers dried or fresh add fragrance to rooms and linen drawers, and the dried buds are traditional for craft projects and potpourri.
Sow indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost date. Sow seeds on the surface or barely cover them, keeping soil between 65 and 75°F. Germination takes 14 to 21 days. A brief moist chill period may improve germination rates, though it is not required.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your last frost date when soil has warmed.
Direct sow after your last frost date when soil has warmed.
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