French Lavender

Lavandula dentata

Basic Information

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae

Genus: lavandula

Plant ID (slug): lavandula-dentata

Numeric ID: 22214

USDA Hardiness: 8-11

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Lavandula dentata is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

Europe - W. Mediterranean to W. Asia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds; East Wall. In. South Wall. In. West Wall. In.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Vulnerary The flowering plant, and the essential oil, are vulnerary. The plant is used in the treatment of catarrh[61].