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Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'

Common name(s): English Lavender
Family name: Lamiaceae
Common family name: Mint Family
USDA hardiness zone(s): 7A
Perennation: perennial
Light level: sun
Flower color: purple
Plant height: 1 foot 6 inches - 2 feet
Plant spread: 12 inches - 2 feet
Deciduous: evergreen
Growth form: bushy
Leaf color: gray
Range: Cultivated
Habit: herbaceous
Special characteristics: Fragrance, Water-Smart Plant, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Rabbit Resistant

Attractive, fragrant gray-green foliage is one of the many desirable characteristics of this lavender. It grows as an upright shrub that has historically been a favorite due to its dense habit and the rich color of its abundant violet-blue flowers. It has a sweet English lavender scent. The extremely fragrant flowers are used in teas, sachets, soaps and perfumes and are also good as dried flowers.

Zones 6 - 9

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