French lavender

Lavandula dentata

Aromatic Mediterranean lavender with toothed grey foliage, often blooming nearly year-round in mild climates.

Hardiness ratings

French lavender hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 8–10 −12.2 °C to 4.4 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H4 −10 °C to −5 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 8–9 −7 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 2–6 −10 °C to 15 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Toothed grey leaves and lavender-blue flower spikes; flowers almost continuously in mild climates
  • A nectar-rich, bee-friendly lavender; very drought-tolerant and good for low hedging
  • Needs full sun and sharp drainage; less cold-hardy than English lavender

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Reference

French lavender on Wikipedia