Lavendula 'Munstead Strain'

Munstead Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead Strain’ (English Lavender) is a compact, highly fragrant perennial with a dense, mounded habit. It features narrow, gray-green foliage and produces abundant spikes of rich lavender-purple flowers in early to mid-summer, often with a light rebloom. This strain is known for its excellent cold hardiness, uniform growth, and strong fragrance, making it one of the best choices for northern climates.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 18–24" W × 12–18" H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Compact, mounded

Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; low water, drought tolerant once established
Bloom Time / Length: Early to mid-summer; may rebloom lightly (3–5 weeks primary bloom)

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Ideal for borders, edging, herb gardens, and mass plantings. Excellent for culinary use, drying, sachets, and fragrant cut flowers. Its compact size makes it perfect for small gardens and formal plantings.

Care:
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage rebloom. Cut back in early spring, avoiding old woody growth. Requires excellent drainage and performs best in lean soils—avoid overly rich or wet conditions.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub, Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Mid Summer

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Rocky, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No