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    • Photo of Lavandula dentata flower by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Lavandula dentata

    Also Known As

    • French Lavender
    • Fringed Lavender

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Lavandula dentata plant details

    Lavandula dentata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb or shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula dentata

    Plant type: perennial herb or shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: dried-arrangements, fragrant, serrated leaves, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula dentata

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An aromatic, evergreen shrub from Spain and Northern Africa. Having been grown in France since at least Roman times it is commonly known as 'French lavender'. Spikes of showy, mid purple bracts are carried on 15cm long stems throughout the warmer months of the year. The woody, erect branches are clothed in bright green, narrow, toothed leaves to 4cm long.Cut down to half yearly in summer, to maintain a compact form.

    By: Zephs

    Sun to Partial Shade. Outdoor. Lavender-Purple Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Commonly used by florists, this is a tall-growing species to 3' with equal breadth. The grayish-green leaves are fern-like and feature distinctive square-toothed margins, and emit a delicious fresh scent with a hint of camphor that lasts only a few months when dried. Lavender-purple flowers bloom constantly in mild winter areas and are borne on flexible, plump, compressed spikes; they make striking dried flowers. One of the few lavenders that tolerates humidity. Hardy to 20F. Spain and the Balearic Islands.

    By: Native Sons

    Upright growing tender perennial, fragrant. Used for ornamental and for perfume.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Lavandula dentata plant

    How to Grow Lavandula dentata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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