English Lavender (Munstead)

(Lavandula vera var. Munstead) [P5/70°F min/ LD/30/tp/sun/18 in. /Requires good drainage and wind protection. Sow seed in slightly alkaline sterile medium. Germinates and grows slowly.] Munstead, the most aromatic of the lavenders, is sweet and delicate. Flowers are deeper blue than other lavender strains. Long-lasting, pleasant scent also prevents moth damage in woolens and discourages musty odors in linens. Medicinal: Traditional herbal remedy used for stress-related headaches. Also a carminative, antidepressant and calming tonic for the nervous system. Pkt (0.15 g, 150 seeds)

Growing instructions: Perennial in zones 5-10. Germination: 70°F min, 30 days. Transplant. Full sun. 18 in. tall. Requires good drainage and wind protection. Sow seed in slightly alkaline sterile medium. Germinates and grows slowly