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Lavandula dentata

Family Labiatae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.8 m (2 - 6 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Lavandula dentata (French lavender) produces showy, faded fuchsia, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to late summer. This plant is mound shaped in form and has showy, matte, fine textured, aromatic and evergreen foliage that is medium green and greyish green in colour. The bark is aromatic. Lavandula dentata (French lavender) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, hedge, foundation, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Lavandula dentata tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden.