- Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
- Common name: Munstead lavender
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Shrub, Evergreen
Purple
Blue/Green
Munstead lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’) is a compact lavender, named after Gertrude Jekyll’s garden at Munstead Wood. It bears dense spikes of fragrant, blue-purple flowers above aromatic, grey-green leaves. It’s a popular lavender for gravel gardens, along with edging paths and borders – when you brush past it the aromas from its foliage are released.
Is Munstead lavender the same as English lavender?
Yes. Munstead lavender is a cultivated variety of English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia.
Like all English lavenders, Munstead lavender is a perennial, low-growing woody shrub. It flowers in summer and its flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators.
What’s the difference between Munstead lavender and Hidcote lavender?
‘Munstead’ and ‘Hidcote’ are two types of English lavender. ‘Hidcote’ has more tightly packed and darker coloured flowers than ‘Munstead’, whereas ‘Munstead’ flowers are lighter in colour and have more of a shaggy appearance.
Grow Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’ in well-drained soil in full sun. Cut back the flower stalks after they have finished or leave the seeds standing for birds. Trim back plants in April, if necessary.
Advice on buying Munstead lavender
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- Munstead lavender is available from a range of garden centres and nurseries
- Always check plants for signs of damage or disease before planting
Where to buy Munstead lavender
How to grow Lavandula 'Munstead'
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Plant size
45cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / well drained / light / sandy
Lavandula 'Munstead' and wildlife
Lavandula 'Munstead' is known for attracting bees, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, has seeds for birds and makes a good wildlife hedge.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Lavandula 'Munstead' poisonous?
Lavandula 'Munstead' is harmful if ingested. Its foliage are toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
