Lavender - Munstead Dwarf - $3 pre-order and member price; $4 at plant sale

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a compact, dwarf, woody perennial growing 12–18 inches tall, ideal for edging, rock gardens, and containers. It features gray-green foliage and produces fragrant, deep purple flowers in late spring/summer. This cold-hardy, drought-resistant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it popular for hedging and attracting pollinators. Key Characteristics and Care: Size: Compact, growing 12–18 inches (up to 45cm) in height and width. Flowers: Early-blooming with fragrant, lavender-blue to deep purple flower spikes. Hardiness: Considered very hardy and, according to The Spruce, more heat/humidity tolerant than many English lavenders. Usage: Excellent for low hedges,, as noted by White Flower Farm, edging pathways, as well as for, as shown in the YouTube video, dried, as shown in the Amazon description, or, as mentioned by American Meadows, culinary, as mentioned by The Spruce, uses. Conditions: Requires full sun and well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Maintenance: According to The Growers Exchange, deadheading encourages repeat blooming throughout the summer. Planting Tips: Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart. Propagation: Primarily propagated through cuttings in spring, says Gardening Know How. Germination: When growing from seed, cold stratification is recommended, as noted on the Amazon product page, for better results.