Munstead English Lavender Live Plant – Healthy Starter for Garden & Culinary Use

Munstead English Lavender is a compact, fragrant lavender variety prized for its silvery-green foliage and spikes of deep purple flowers. This live starter plant brings classic cottage-garden charm to borders, herb gardens, and containers, and its blooms are a favorite for cut and dried arrangements. The aromatic foliage is also used in culinary preparations, making this a versatile addition to any sunny garden.

Munstead is known for its neat, bushy habit and reliable performance in well-drained soils. It attracts pollinators and offers season-long interest from early summer through midsummer. Whether planted along a path, in a rock garden, or in a patio pot, this healthy starter is ready to establish and grow.

Plant Features

• Compact, mounding habit with silvery-green foliage
• Fragrant deep purple flower spikes in summer
• Attracts bees and other pollinators
• Excellent for borders, herb gardens, and containers
• Flowers and foliage suitable for culinary and dried arrangements

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
• Plant Type: Perennial herb
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soil
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy mound
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8
• Bloom Season: Early to midsummer
• Mature Height: 12–18 inches
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Transplant your Munstead lavender starter into a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the plant at the same depth it was growing in its pot, and backfill gently. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil moderately moist during the first few weeks while roots establish. Once established, lavender prefers drier conditions and only occasional watering.

For container growing, use a quality potting mix with added perlite or grit for drainage. Avoid overwatering and ensure the pot has drainage holes. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy shape, but avoid cutting into old wood. In colder zones, provide winter protection or grow in a pot that can be moved indoors.

What's Included

One Munstead English Lavender live starter plant.