French lavender
Lavandula dentata
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
French lavender (Lavandula dentata) is an herb for borders, containers, and xeriscapes. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. The fragrant evergreen plant blooms in spring, summer, and autumn, and bees and butterflies visit the flowers. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and wide, so give it room.
Pairs well with Rosemary, Yarrow, and Curry plant.