Lavandula, Munstead, Lavender, 1 Gallon Pot

For Store Pickup or Local Delivery Only

Plant Description

A rugged yet beautiful compact evergreen shrub with mounding, aromatic, gray foliage and an abundance of fragrant, rich lavender-colored flower spikes. Commonly used for perfumes, sachets, and oils. Dried sprigs will deter insects when placed in a closet or room. Gorgeous in perennial borders, herb gardens, rock gardens, and mass plantings.

Plant type:Shrub

Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen

Sunset climate zones:2 - 24

Growth habit: Compact

Growth rate:Slow

Average landscape size:Slowly reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and wide.

Special features:Compact Form, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Waterwise, Year-round Interest

Foliage color:Gray-green

Blooms:Summer

Flower color:Purple

Flower attributes: Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers

Garden style: Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic

Design Ideas: A superior plant for hot, dry slopes and banks. Rugged enough for rock gardens in warm climates and natural rocky outcroppings where it is likely to naturalize. Exceptional component of Mediterranean style gardens both formal and casual. With similar requirements as western natives, it is suitable for xeriscape or wild gardens in dry climates. Suited to traditional mixed borders with perennials and flowering shrubs. Performs in large artistic pots and particularly beautiful in classical style with antique finish.

Companion Plants: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Rose (Rosa); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum)