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Category: Shrub |
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) |
Origin: Mediterranean (Europe) |
Evergreen: Yes |
Flower Color: Light Lavender |
Bloomtime: Year-round |
Height: 2-3 feet |
Width: 4-5 feet |
Exposure: Full Sun |
Seaside: Yes |
Summer Dry: Yes |
Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Lavandula dentata (French Lavender) - This is an attractive and bushy lavender, growing to 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide with gray-green toothed-margined leaves. The pale lavender-blue flowers on short spikes can be present nearly year-round, flowering at peak in fall and early winter. It takes full sun, has low water needs, and it is hardy to about 20 degrees F. The flowers of this lavender are not recommended for human consumption.
The information that is presented on this page is based on research we have conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations we have made of it in the nursery's garden and in other gardens we have visited, as well how it performs in our nursery crops out in the field. We incorporate comments that we receive from others as well and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they know of cultural information that would aid others in growing Lavandula dentata. |
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