Lavender Dwarf Munstead Organic Seed Pack

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Description

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. Perennial in USDA zones 5-9.

Family: Lamiaceae

Native: Mediterranean region

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5 to 9

Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Period: Summer

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

Variety Info: Several ¼”–½” lavender flowers aligned on a flower spike.

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

 

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