Lavender Seeds – Munstead

Munstead Lavender is a compact, fragrant variety known for its soothing aroma and beautiful purple blooms. Ideal for borders, containers, and garden beds, it thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soil. This hardy perennial attracts pollinators and adds a touch of elegance to any landscape.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial herbaceous plant

• Variety Name: Munstead

• Growth Habit: Compact and bushy with fragrant flower spikes

• Maturity: Blooms in the first or second year from sowing

• Growing Season: Best planted in spring or fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 5–6: March–May or September–October

  • Zones 7–9: February–April or October–November

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with neutral to alkaline pH

• Watering: Low to moderate; avoid overwatering

• Uses: Ideal for landscaping, ornamental borders, dried arrangements, and fragrance gardens

• Plant Height: 12–18 inches

• Spacing: 12–15 inches apart