Munstead Lavender Seeds – 50 Fragrant Hardy English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Munstead Lavender is a compact, hardy English lavender prized for its fragrant purple blooms and silvery-green foliage. This classic variety brings a touch of Provence to herb gardens, borders, and containers, attracting pollinators and offering long-lasting color and aroma.

Ideal for low hedges, rock gardens, and sunny perennial beds, Munstead Lavender is also well-suited to cutting gardens and dried arrangements. Its neat, bushy habit and tolerance of drought once established make it a reliable choice for water-wise landscapes.

Plant Features

• Fragrant purple flower spikes on compact, bushy plants
• Silvery-green evergreen foliage
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Drought tolerant once established
• Excellent for borders, containers, and dried flowers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
• Plant Type: Perennial herb
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soil
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy mound
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8
• Bloom Season: Early to midsummer
• Mature Height: 12–18 inches
• Germination Requirements: Cold stratification recommended; light required for germination
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Munstead Lavender seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost. Cold stratify seeds by refrigerating in a moist medium for 2–4 weeks before sowing. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; do not cover, as light aids germination. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged at 65–70°F. Germination can be slow and uneven, typically 14–28 days.

Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant to individual pots and gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions. Choose a sunny location with excellent drainage. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry between waterings. Mulch with gravel or sand to protect the crown from moisture. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.

What's Included

50 Munstead Lavender seeds (Lavandula angustifolia).