French Lavender (Lavandula dentata) is a highly ornamental lavender variety prized for its distinctive foliage, strong fragrance, and excellent performance in hot, humid climates. Unlike English lavenders, this heat-loving perennial shrub thrives where summers are long and warm.
Bright green leaves with deeply indented edges add texture year-round, while compact flower heads are topped with soft, pale purple bracts that bring visual interest well beyond bloom. Its naturally tidy growth habit and responsive branching make it an excellent candidate for containers and topiary shaping.
A versatile and fragrant choice for landscapes, rock gardens, and decorative plantings, French lavender offers both beauty and resilience in challenging climates.
- Heat and humidity tolerant lavender variety
- Bright green, toothed foliage with strong fragrance
- Pale purple bracts on compact flower heads
- Excellent for containers and topiaries
- Ornamental perennial shrub for warm climates
Plant Details
- Botanical name: Lavandula dentata
- Common name: French Lavender
- Plant type: Perennial shrub
- Mature size: 3 ft. tall × 3 ft. wide
- Stem length: 8–10 inches
- USDA Zones: 9–10
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Well-draining soil
BEST USES
- Landscaping as a fragrant ornamental shrub
- Containers and patio plantings
- Topiaries and shaped forms
- Rock gardens and warm-climate designs
