Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a compact, early-blooming variety with lavender-blue flowers and silvery blue-green foliage with a naturally rounded habit. The compact plants make a fine hedge when spaced 15" apart.
Lavender 'Munstead' attracts butterflies and beneficial insects. It's an heirloom variety developed by the famous British gardener, Gertrude Jekyll.
height 16" spacing 18"
Lavandula angustifolia Seeds
Lavandula angustifolia is a shrubby, evergreen perennial that blooms in midsummer. The flowers and foliage are highly fragrant. Hardy in zones 5-9.
Sowing English Lavender Seeds
Start lavender seeds indoors in late winter. Barely cover the seeds with soil, then refrigerate for 3 weeks. Full sun. Well-drained soil.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
(English Lavender)
50 seeds $3.50
Lavandula angustifolia 'Vera'
(English Lavender)
200 seeds $3.25
Lavender 'Hidcote Superior' is a compact selection that blooms from July to September with deep violet-blue flowers.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior' was introduced in 2001 by Jelitto Perennial Seeds. It's a very consistent strain, making it perfect for hedges and borders. It's also a good choice for containers or the rock garden.
height 16" spacing 18"
Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady' is a compact lavender that can be grown in small gardens or at the front of the border. It blooms in midsummer with fragrant, lavender-blue flowers. It's a first-year flowering perennial.
Lavender 'Lady' can be grown as a short hedge by spacing the plants 10" apart. It's also nice in containers or the rock garden. All-America Selections winner.
height 12" spacing 12"
Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady'
(English Lavender)
50 seeds $3.50
out of stock
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior' (English Lavender)
40 seeds $3.75
Lavandula angustifolia 'Vera' is the original species of English lavender. It blooms in midsummer with tall wands of highly fragrant, lavender-blue flowers.
Lavender 'Vera' is great for cutting or potpourri. It's the best variety for culinary, cosmetic and aromatherapy uses. It is drought tolerant, thriving in poor, well-drained soil. Prune it back in late summer after the flowers fade. Deer resistant.
height 20" spacing 24"
