Plant Database
French Lavender
Lavandula dentata, Toothed Lavender
French Lavender is a distinctive and long-blooming shrub valued for its unique foliage and extended flowering season. Its most recognizable feature is its toothed, gray-green leaves which are softly aromatic. It produces flower spikes topped with small, purple flowers and larger, leaf-like bracts, and can bloom intermittently from spring through fall in mild climates. Less cold-hardy but more tolerant of humidity and varied soils than English lavender, it adds a relaxed, Mediterranean feel to the garden.
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Distinctive Toothed (Dentate) Foliage: Features unique, serrated, gray-green leaves that are highly ornamental.
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Long Blooming Season: Capable of producing flowers over many months, especially in frost-free climates.
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Tolerant of Heat and Humidity: Performs better in humid summer conditions than most English lavenders.
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Softer, Milder Fragrance: The scent is more camphorous and less sweet than English lavender.
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Attractive to Pollinators: Its long-lasting flowers provide a reliable nectar source for bees and butterflies.