Lavandula ang. 'Munstead'

Lavandula angustifolia "Munstead", small dwarf lavender shrub considered by many gardening professionals to be one of the best varieties. It grows fairly compact and wider than it is high, it grows fairly low, is long-lived and blooms from May to July with beautiful fragrant purple-blue flowers. The leaves are grey-green and aromatic. This lavender species likes a sunny position in neutral to calcareous soil. Pruning is necessary every year to prevent the plant from becoming lignified. Lavandula angustifolia is hardy, can withstand sea wind and air pollution and is often used for rock gardens, ground cover, herb garden, fragrance garden, group planting and window boxes. Also attracts butterflies and bees.