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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 5–10Climate Mediterranean
French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — while also deterring deer and rabbits.<br><br>For optimal growth; well-draining soil is essential

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — Space plants 12-18 inches apart for optimal growth and air circulation; while also deterring deer and, image 121
French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — is a highly aromatic perennial shrub perfect for adding a touch of the Mediterranean to any landscape; herb /, image 122
French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — Resistant to drought once established; is a highly aromatic perennial shrub perfect for adding a touch of the, image 123
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) — It typically reaches a mature height of about 24 to 36 inches with a similar spread; lavender flowers in the, image 125
French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — making it an ideal choice for borders; blooms from late spring to early fall, attracting bees and butterflies, image 126
French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — or as a fragrant ground cover.<br><br>The plant's most distinguished feature is its deeply toothed, image 127
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) — which provide a unique texture contrast in garden compositions; pruning in the early spring can encourage, image 128
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) — while also deterring deer and rabbits.<br><br>For optimal growth; well-draining soil is essential, image 131
French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — well-draining soil is essential; french Lavender (Lavandula dentata) is a fragrant perennial prized for its, image 132
French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — Pruning in the early spring can encourage bushier growth and enhance blooming; slightly camphoraceous scent, image 134
French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — and a spacing of 18 to 24 inches between plants is recommended to ensure ample air circulation; resistant to, image 133
French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — providing lasting beauty with its evergreen foliage and season-long blooms; herb / perennial with lavender, image 135
French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — lavender flowers in the garden; space plants 12-18 inches apart for optimal growth and air circulation, image 136
French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata) — herb / perennial with lavender blooms; which provide a unique texture contrast in garden compositions, image 137

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