HARDY EVERGREEN PERENNIAL. Ht 45cm.
Lavender Munsted is a popular, compact, evergreen shrub that produces purple/blue flowers on a fairly short stem in summer. The flowers are ideal for cutting or drying.
It is highly aromatic and a common lavender used in hedging.
The flowers can be crystallised, added to jams, jellies, ice cream and vinegar. The leaves can be used sparingly in salads, marinades, soups and stews.
Cut the plant back to the bottom of the flower stems after it has finished flowering.
Plant in light, sandy, well-drained soil in full sun.