Lavender is a perennial flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. Munstead Blue is a compact, early-flowering English variety with bluish-purple flowers above slender, aromatic, gray-green leaves. It was first introduced in 1916 by garden designer Gertrude Jekyll and named after her home, Munstead Wood, in Surrey, England. Munstead Blue is a great choice for growing in pots and is often used in cooking as a seasoning for salads, soups, and stews. It has a very aromatic, strong flavor. Its fresh or dried flowers are also used to make tea, while the fresh flowers are crystallized or used in jams, ice cream, and vinegar. An essential oil is also extracted from the flowers.
Lavender is a perennial flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. Munstead Blue is a compact, early-flowering English variety with bluish-purple flowers above slender, aromatic, gray-green leaves. It was first introduced in 1916 by garden designer Gertrude Jekyll and named after her home, Munstead Wood, in Surrey, England. Munstead Blue is a great choice for growing in pots and is often used in cooking as a seasoning for salads, soups, and stews. It has a very aromatic, strong flavor. Its fresh or dried flowers are also used to make tea, while the fresh flowers are crystallized or used in jams, ice cream, and vinegar. An essential oil is also extracted from the flowers.