SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
COMMON NAME: Munstead Lavender
GARDEN SIZE: 12–18 inches tall and wide
GROWTH RATE: Slow
USDA ZONE: 5-9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Well-draining, preferably rocky soil. Allow to go almost dry between waterings. Do not over water!
HABIT (FORM): Compact, mounding
FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; fragrant, grey-green
FLOWERS: Fragrant, rich lavender-colored spikes in summer
PLANT ORIGIN: Mediterranean
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Flowers feed many pollinators, but the plant is not a host for native species. Deer and rabbit resistant.
FERTILIZING: Feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or organic fertilizer. Bone meal in early fall aids overwintering.
PRUNING: Trim lightly after flowering to promote next season's growth.
ASPCA Toxicity flags: Dogs, Cats, Horses
USES: Sometimes used for aromatics and aromatherapy.
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