buy munstead lavender plants Munstead Lavender Organic Seeds

buy munstead lavender plants Munstead Lavender Organic SeedsBotanical Interests Packet Introduced in 1916, 'Munstead' was named for Munstead Woods in England where it was a favorite of renowned garden designer, writer, and artist, Gertrude Jekyll. 'Munstead' flowers earlier than other lavenders and stays compact. English lavenders are preferred for culinary uses and oils. Heat and drought tolerant plants attract pollinators. Add the flowers to a simple syrup to make craft cocktails mocktails or lavender

Botanical Interests Packet

Introduced in 1916, 'Munstead' was named for Munstead Woods in England where it was a favorite of renowned garden designer, writer, and artist, Gertrude Jekyll. 'Munstead' flowers earlier than other lavenders and stays compact. English lavenders are preferred for culinary uses and oils. Heat- and drought-tolerant plants attract pollinators. Add the flowers to a simple syrup to make craft cocktails/mocktails or lavender lemonade. Bake into bread, cookies, or scones, and flavor jellies.

Approximate Seeds per Pkt. 30

Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia

Family: Lamiaceae

Native: Mediterranean region

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5 to 9

Plant Dimensions: 12"–18" tall (tallest in bloom) and expanding over a few years to 24" wide.

Variety Information: Several ¼"–½" lavender flowers aligned on a flower spike.

Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Period: Summer

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant.