Herbs
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
Munstead English lavender
A compact lavender with aromatic gray-green foliage and lavender-blue summer flowers. Suitable for sunny borders and herb gardens. Garden uses include edging, herb beds and dried fragrant flowers.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 12–18 in. tall × 12–18 in. wide
- Water
- Dry to moderate
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–8
- Bloom
- Lavender-blue; June–August
Sizes & prices
- #1$24.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Tolerates dry soil.
- Wet soil
- Poor drainage risks root rot, especially in winter.
- Humidity
- Humid summers can be challenging.
- Deer & rabbits
- Resistant, not browse-proof.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Bees
Culinary uses
- Uses
- Use small amounts of English lavender flowers in tea or as a fragrant seasoning. Use only correctly identified plants grown for food without unsuitable pesticide treatments.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Evergreen aromatic foliage.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Shape in spring after new leaves appear; remove faded flowers.
- Harvest
- For drying, cut flower stalks as the first flowers open, after dew dries. Hang small bunches upside down in a dark, airy place.
Provide exceptionally well-drained soil, especially in winter. Humid conditions and wet roots can cause problems.
Sources & photo credits
Utah State University Extension
Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Munstead lavender flower detail at the U.S. National Arboretum; resized and compressed, not cropped. Not current nursery stock.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.