Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'

Munstead English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’ (English Lavender)

A compact, early-blooming evergreen perennial, Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’ is prized for its fragrant, soft lavender-purple flower spikes that appear in early summer. The blooms rise above a dense mound of aromatic gray-green foliage, often with a slightly softer tone than darker cultivars. Known for its excellent cold hardiness and reliability, it is one of the most widely used English lavenders.

Type: Evergreen perennial
Mature Size: 1–2′ W × 1–2′ H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Compact, mounded

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; prefers slightly alkaline conditions
Water: Low; drought tolerant once established

Bloom Time: Early summer (often reblooms)
Bloom Length: Moderate to long; typically 4–6 weeks with potential repeat bloom

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Borders, edging, herb gardens, rock gardens, containers, mass plantings, cottage gardens, drought-tolerant landscapes

Care:
Prune lightly after flowering to encourage repeat bloom and maintain shape. Avoid cutting into woody stems. Requires excellent drainage—do not overwater. Trim in early spring to promote dense growth.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub, Perennial

Height

12-24"

Width

12-24"

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No