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

Garden photo gallery of Lavandula dentata

Photo of Lavandula dentata flower by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

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