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Lavender MunsteadLavandula angustifolia Munstead

HERB HERBERT FAVOURITE HERBS

H eight 30-60cm/ 12-24in xSpread 30cm/ 12in

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genus of 21 aromatic perennials and shrubs that PARTS USEDare found throughout Mediterranean regions, the Flowers, oilMiddle East and India. Lavenders are among theA

most popular plants for herb gardens, having subtle PROPERTIEScoloring and delightful fragrance. The hardier kinds An aromatic, ton ic herb with sweet scent. It relaxesmake attractive hedges, while tender variants may be spasms, benefits the digestion, stimulates the circulationgrown un der cover. Lavender differs in habit, foliage and uterus and lowers fever.and flower color, which range from typical lavender-

blue to various shades of purp le and white. USES OF THE H ERBCulinary

DESCRIPTION Fresh flowers are crystallized or added to jams, iceLavender angustifo lia Munstead is a mid spring to creams and vinegar.early summer-flowering shrub with silver-grey, linear Medicinalleaves. The mauve blue flowers appear on stalks up to Int ernally for indigestion, depression, anxiety, tension30-60cm / 12-24in tall. headaches, migraine and bronchial complaints.

Externally for burns, sunburn, rheumatism,muscular pain, cold sores and insect bites.AromaticFlowers are popular for use in potpourri andother crafts. The deep color holds well when

dried.OrnamentalThe compactness of Munstead Lavendermakes it ideal for planting as a border or smallhedge.EconomicO il is used in perfumery and to iletries.

CULTIVATIONWell-drained soil in an o pen, sunny position.Trim hedges and cut specimen plants back inspring to encourage bushiness. Lavender

becomes woody with age and are best replacedevery 3-4 years.

H ARVESTFlowers are picked as they begin to open andused fresh, distilled for o il or dried for use ininfusions and crafts.