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French Lavender

Lavandula Dentata

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Overview

French Lavender (Lavandula dentata) is a fragrant perennial prized for its gray-green, serrated foliage and showy, purple flowers. Ideal for borders and aromatic gardens, it reaches 24-36 inches in height with a similar spread. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established. Blooms from late spring to early fall, attracting bees and butterflies. Zones 8-11. Space plants 12-18 inches apart for optimal growth and air circulation.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 5–10Type Herb, PerennialClimate Mediterranean

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — lavender flowers in the garden

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Herb, Perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — while also deterring deer and rabbits.<br><br>For optimal growth; well-draining soil is essential

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — this lavender species thrives in USDA zones 8 through 9 and favors full sun exposure; the flowers stand, image 124

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — serrated foliage and showy; making it an ideal choice for borders, image 71

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — while also deterring deer and rabbits.<br><br>For optimal growth; well-draining soil is essential, image 131

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — which provide a unique texture contrast in garden compositions; pruning in the early spring can encourage, image 82

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — The flowers stand roughly 8 to 12 inches above the foliage

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — Blooms from late spring to early fall, attracting bees and butterflies

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — The flowers stand roughly 8 to 12 inches above the foliage; ideal for borders and aromatic gardens, it, image 60

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — and a spacing of 18 to 24 inches between plants is recommended to ensure ample air circulation; resistant to, image 110

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — Resistant to drought once established; is a highly aromatic perennial shrub perfect for adding a touch of the, image 100

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — Pruning in the early spring can encourage bushier growth and enhance blooming

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — It typically reaches a mature height of about 24 to 36 inches with a similar spread; lavender flowers in the, image 56

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — slightly camphoraceous scent that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies; it typically reaches a, image 107

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — providing lasting beauty with its evergreen foliage and season-long blooms; herb / perennial with lavender, image 112

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — is a highly aromatic perennial shrub perfect for adding a touch of the Mediterranean to any landscape

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — French Lavender (Lavandula dentata) is a fragrant perennial prized for its gray-green; thrives in full sun and, image 70

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — slightly camphoraceous scent that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies; it typically reaches a, image 130

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — making it an ideal choice for borders; blooms from late spring to early fall, attracting bees and butterflies, image 80

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — slightly camphoraceous scent that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies; it typically reaches a, image 61

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — The flowers stand roughly 8 to 12 inches above the foliage; ideal for borders and aromatic gardens, it, image 129

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — serrated foliage and showy; making it an ideal choice for borders, image 48

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — providing lasting beauty with its evergreen foliage and season-long blooms; herb / perennial with lavender blooms

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — or as a fragrant ground cover.<br><br>The plant's most distinguished feature is its deeply toothed

French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — Ideal for borders and aromatic gardens, it reaches 24-36 inches in height with a similar spread; and a spacing of 18 to

Photographs by 10 contributors

Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
Miwasatoshi, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Paolo Gamba from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
muffinn from Worcester, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
Kurt Stüber [1], CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K, CC BY 2.0 · source
Yerko Montenegro, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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