Discover Munstead Lavender
Munstead Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia ‘Munstead’) is a stunning herb known for its beautiful bluish-purple flowers and silvery blue-green foliage. This fragrant herb not only adds a splash of color to your garden but also attracts beneficial pollinators.
Planting Instructions
To grow Munstead Lavender, plant the seeds outdoors after the last frost or start them indoors a few weeks before. They require a cold stratification period of three weeks to germinate effectively. These plants thrive in well-drained soil and require full sunlight for optimal growth.
Care and Maintenance
With a growth height of 12 to 18 inches, Munstead Lavender should be spaced 12 to 24 inches apart. It blooms in early summer and may rebloom in late summer with proper care. Regular watering is needed, but these plants prefer average soil conditions.
Benefits of Munstead Lavender
Not only does this herb enhance the beauty of your garden, but it also provides aromatic flowers that can be harvested in early summer. Munstead Lavender is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9, making it suitable for a variety of climates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the ideal planting depth for Munstead Lavender seeds? Plant seeds at a depth of approximately 1/8 inch.
- How often do I need to water Munstead Lavender? Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
- Can Munstead Lavender be grown indoors? Yes, start seeds indoors a few weeks before the last frost.
- What is the bloom time for Munstead Lavender? Blooms typically occur in early summer with potential rebloom in late summer.
- What are the sunlight requirements? Munstead Lavender requires full sun for best growth.
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