Origin
The Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead', also known as lavender, is a herbaceous plant from the Lamiaceae family, originally from the Mediterranean region. The plant is named after Gertrude Jekyll's garden in Munstead Wood, Surrey, England, where it was first cultivated. This type of lavender is loved in gardens all around the world, particularly in areas with a temperate climate.

Characteristics
The Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is known for its compact growth and rich flowering. This plant reaches a mature height of 30 to 45 centimetres and has characteristic grey-green aromatic leaves. In the summer, the 'Munstead' produces plenty of flowers that are deep violet to light purple shades. The sweet-smelling flowers make the plant very attractive to bees and butterflies.

Care
The Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' requires little maintenance and is very winter-hardy. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is resistant to drought once established. An annual prune after flowering is recommended for a neat shape and abundant flowering in the following season. In heavy, wet soils, raising the plants or adding gravel to the soil can be useful to prevent the roots from absorbing too much water.