Munstead Lavender Seeds – 100 Fragrant Hardy English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Munstead Lavender is a compact, hardy English lavender prized for its intense fragrance and silvery-green foliage. This cultivar produces spikes of deep purple-blue flowers that attract pollinators and add classic cottage-garden charm to borders, herb gardens, and containers. Its neat, bushy habit makes it an excellent choice for low hedges, edging, and mixed perennial plantings.

Grown from seed, Munstead Lavender offers a rewarding way to establish this timeless herb in your landscape. The plants are well-suited to sunny, well-drained sites and tolerate drought once established. Use the fragrant flowers fresh or dried for sachets, crafts, and culinary purposes.

Plant Features

• Compact, mounding growth habit
• Fragrant deep purple-blue flower spikes
• Silvery-green evergreen foliage
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Drought tolerant once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
• Plant Type: Perennial herb
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy mound
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Munstead Lavender seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; light aids germination. Keep the growing medium moist but not soggy at around 65-70°F. Germination can be slow and uneven, so patience is required. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions.

Choose a sunny location with excellent drainage. Water young plants regularly until established, then reduce watering. Avoid overhead watering and heavy, wet soils, which can cause root rot. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy shape and encourage new growth.

What's Included

100 Munstead Lavender seeds (Lavandula angustifolia).