Lavandula dentata

Common Name: French Lavender

Description:
Lavandula dentata, commonly known as French Lavender, is a hardy, evergreen shrub with aromatic, toothed grey-green foliage and soft, fragrant purple flower spikes. Blooming from spring through autumn, it attracts bees and beneficial pollinators, making it a great addition to cottage and Mediterranean-style gardens. French Lavender thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and is ideal for garden borders, hedging, rockeries, and pots. Regular pruning after flowering encourages a compact shape and prolonged blooming.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 1-1.5m
• Width: 1-1.5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Soft Purple

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Perennial
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Aromatic Foliage
• Suitable for Hedging
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Can be toxic to pets in large quantities

Companion Plants:

• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• Salvia (Salvia spp.)
• Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)
• Thyme (Thymus spp.)
• Olive Trees (Olea europaea)