Lavender - Dwarf Munstead

~25 Seeds, Lavendula angustifolia

Aka English Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead,' True Lavender, Common Lavender 

Dwarf Munstead Lavender is the perfect addition for any gardener looking to add colour, fragrance, and versatility to their outdoor space. This charming lavender has compact mounds of silvery-green foliage and boasts a stunning display of fragrant purple-blue flowers. It’s a bee and butterfly magnet, and its delightful scent also helps to repel pests. Plus, the flowers are edible and perfect for drying, making it a popular choice for culinary and craft uses.

Originally from the Mediterranean, this lavender thrives in well-drained, sandy soils, and it’s highly drought-tolerant—ideal for low-maintenance gardens.

Dwarf Munstead Lavender is hardy and will come back year after year with minimal care, making it a wonderful plant for both beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. 

If you’re looking for a compact, easy-to-grow perennial that’s as beautiful as it is fragrant, Dwarf Munstead Lavender is a must-have.

Benefits:

• Attracts pollinators

• Drought tolerant

• Low maintenance

• Long blooming

• Edible flowers (great for cooking and teas)

• Naturally repels pests

Plant Details:

• Perennial plant hardy to zone 5

• Height: 30–45 cm / 12–18 inches

• Sun requirements: Full sun

• Planting spacing: 30 cm / 12 inches

• Depth to plant seed: Lightly cover seeds with soil, as they need light to germinate

Growing Instructions:

• Indoors (recommended): Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date.

• Outdoors: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost in well-drained soil.

• Requires heat: Moderate warmth will suffice.

• Germination time: 14–21 days.