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Garden Diary
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Lavandula dentata
French Lavender |
USDA Zone: 8-9 |
Plant number: 1.315.250
Also known as Fringed Lavender, this species is most often grown in pots or tubs, to be wintered indoors in all but very mild winter regions. Plants form a bushy shrub of grey-green, finely-toothed fragrant leaves, bearing short spikes of lavender-mauve flowers in midsummer. One of the best types for forming into topiary shapes, this is easily pruned to keep a compact size. Choose a location with excellent drainage. In regions with clay soils, a raised bed or rock garden will improve success greatly. Attractive to butterflies.
Further details for
Lavandula dentata
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Dry
Care Level
Moderate
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Flower Colour
Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Dried Flower
Drought Tolerant
Rabbit Resistant
Evergreen
Fragrant
Massed
Specimen
Height
60-90 cm
23-35 inches
Spread
60-70 cm
23-27 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup. |
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