lavandula angustifolia 'munstead' (lavender)
$13.95
- medium purple, spiked flowers on tall stems
- gray-green, scented foliage
- compact and a little less uniform than 'hidcote'
- mounding, shrub-like habit
- can be shaped for low, border hedges
- bloom time: june to august
- oils are harvested for soaps and perfumes
- zone 5
- height 30-40cm
- spread 50-60cm
- colour purple
- lavandula angustifolia grow best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun
- excess, winter moisture may cause the stem to rot and hot, humid summers may cause the leaves to blacken and the plant to deteriorate
- prune flower stalks to encourage more blooms. In the spring, prune plants to the desired size or back to the old woody stems, to promote vigorous growth and keep a dense, compact habit
- please note: lavenders should never be pruned harder than half way down the stems
- because of its strong scent, plants can be added throughout the garden to deter insects. In mild climates lavenders are evergreen