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Common
name: "Munstead Lavender"
Latin name: Lavandula angustifolia
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Zone: 4
- 9
Elevation to: 8500'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 15" - 18"
Spread: 24"
Flowers: Yes, July - August
Flower type: Spikes
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 10+
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Pictured: Lavendula
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun in well drained soil. Will adapt to most soil
types. "Munstead Lavenders" flowers are very fragrant
attracting bee's, butterflies and hummingbirds. Grows well in
containers. Flowers are excellent for cutting for fresh floral
arrangements. The leaves and flowers have many herbal properties
and can be used in potpourri.
Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse and moved
outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For quicker results...
purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Rare. |
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