French Lavender (Lavandula dentata)
Lavandula dentata, known as French Lavender, is an aromatic evergreen shrub with toothed leaves and fragrant purple flowers, blooming for an extended period.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best flowering and fragrance.
Watering
Water when top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.
Soil
Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with a neutral to alkaline pH.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures between 15-25°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer in spring.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun for best flowering and fragrance.
Tolerates partial shade.
Water when top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.
Avoid waterlogged soil.
Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with a neutral to alkaline pH.
Thrives in warm temperatures between 15-25°C.
Can tolerate cooler temperatures but protect from hard frost.
Outdoor, Indoor
Feed sparingly with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer in spring.
Over-fertilizing reduces fragrance.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-1.2 m
Spread
0.6-1.2 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Toothed, aromatic
Flower Size
1-2 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyLamiaceae
- genusLavandula
- speciesLavandula dentata
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No