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English Lavender

Herb

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'

Overview
A compact, hardy lavender variety that's perfect for beginners and produces fragrant purple flower spikes beloved by bees and butterflies. This drought-tolerant perennial offers the classic lavender fragrance that's perfect for sachets, cooking, and aromatherapy while forming neat, silvery-green mounds in the garden. Munstead is one of the most cold-hardy lavender varieties, making it suitable for northern climates.
Planting
Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Seeds need cold stratification. Easier to start from cuttings or plants.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil pH: 6.5–7.5. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spittlebug, aphids, whiteflies (rarely problematic). Common diseases: Root rot in poorly drained soils, fungal issues in humid conditions.