Lavandula angustifolia
‘Munstead’ Lavender flowers earlier than other lavenders and stays compact. English lavenders are preferred for culinary uses and oils. Heat and drought tolerant plants attract pollinators. Perennial in USDA zones 5-9. plants grow up to 12″-18″ tall and expand over a few year to 24″ wide. Produces flowers that bloom in summer. Prefers full sun exposure. Attracts pollinators and is deer resistant. Botanical Interests’® Munstead Lavender Seeds are USDA Organic and have been verified by The Non-GMO Project.
Outdoors: Sow 4-6 weeks before your average last frost date, as soon as soil can be worked, or late fall in any climate.
Indoors: Sow 10-12 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant seedlings after your average last frost date.
What is an heirloom seed?
An heirloom variety is one that has been passed down from generation to generation. Generally, the variety must have been around for at least 50 years. They are open-pollinated, which means they have been exposed to natural pollination methods like insects or winds. They aren’t hybrids or genetically modified.