Lavandula angustifolia (‘Munstead’ English Lavender)

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Latin Name: Lavandula angustifolia ’Munstead’ Mature Height: 12-18”
Mature Spread: 12-18”
Hardy To: 8,500’

Water: Low
Exposure: Full Sun
Flower Color: Lavender-Blue
Flower Season: Early to Late Spring
Attracts: Butterflies
Resistant To: Deer, Rabbits
Description: Scented, lavender-blue flowers on tight spikes thrust above evergreen, aromatic gray foliage, creating a compact clump well suited for perennial borders. English Lavender is said to be the hardiest of all the Lavenders, and it has been grown for centuries for its fragrant blooms and beautiful appearance. It is deer and rabbit resistant, it grows well in poor soils, and it is long-blooming. Hot, sunny, and dry spots where other plants refuse to grow are welcomed by this hardy, sun-loving plant. English Lavender makes a great dried flower.
Care: This is a low-maintenance plant needing little care. Once established, it only needs occasional watering. Prune lightly in the early spring, no more than 4”. To shape, shear annually for a tidy and neat appearance and to encourage new growth. Soil must
be well-drained to avoid any root problems. Can leave the plants untrimmed for fall and winter. For dried flowers, cut flowers when the first hint of color shows at the base of the spike.
Fun Fact: Dried Lavender is common in provincial herb blends. To dry, cut flowers from base of the spike when the first hint of color shows.