{"product_id":"goodwin-creek-lavender-lavandula-dentata-goodwin-creek-grey","title":"French Lavender (Lavandula Dentata)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-type plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMediterranean Beauty That Blooms from Spring Through Fall\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench lavender gives your garden months of fragrant purple blooms, often flowering from May through September and continuing into late fall or even year round in warmer climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown scientifically as \u003cem\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e, this evergreen perennial shrub is native to the Mediterranean and prized for long-lasting blooms, scalloped gray green leaves, and a robust herbal scent. Where many lavender plants flower briefly in early summer, French lavender blooms through much of the growing season, helping fill borders, containers, and dry garden spaces with color, texture, and pollinator activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Blooming Season\u003c\/strong\u003e – French lavender commonly blooms from May through September, with French lavender blooms continuing from early spring through autumn in warm climates and sometimes year round in frost-free areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e – This drought tolerant french lavender plant thrives in dry California conditions and established plants typically need water only every few weeks unless extreme heat and drought persist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e – Aromatic oils in the foliage help repel mosquitoes and other common garden pests, while the lavender flowers still attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarger Size\u003c\/strong\u003e – French lavender reaches a height of 2 to 3 feet and a width of up to 4 feet, with a typical landscape size around 30 inches tall and 40 inches wide for strong garden presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Care\u003c\/strong\u003e – French lavender thrives in dry, well-draining, alkaline soil and actually prefers poor soil conditions, since nutrient-rich, fertile soils can reduce blooming success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench lavender is excellent for ornamental landscaping because of its dense growth, long bloom period, and airy short spikes of lighter pink-purple flowers. The flower petals and purple flowers bring a softer look than many darker english lavender varieties, while the scalloped foliage keeps the plant attractive even between new blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost lavender varieties have a shorter bloom window, especially English lavender. French lavender provides gardeners with purple blooms, fragrance, and structure for months instead of weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonger Blooming Period\u003c\/strong\u003e – French lavender blooms from May through late fall in warmer climates, while English lavender typically blooms for about four weeks starting in mid-June. That makes French lavender a more prolific bloomer during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e – French lavender prefers warm climates and full sun, making it a strong choice for California yards, Mediterranean gardens, xeriscaping, and dry outdoor borders where other plants may wilt, especially when paired with other drought-tolerant flowering plants like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/purple-bougainvillea-bougainvillea-spectabilis\"\u003epurple bougainvillea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Scalloped Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e is prized for uniquely toothed, gray-green foliage. French lavender flowers are usually lighter pink-purple, while English lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) typically has darker purple flowers and a stronger, sweeter fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench lavender is often compared to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/english-lavender-lavandula-angustifolia\"\u003eEnglish lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e, which is more cold-hardy and primarily used in culinary dishes. English lavender is more cold-hardy, thriving in USDA zones 5-8, while French lavender prefers warmer climates, typically found in USDA zones 7-9, and has a shorter lifespan of about five years compared to English lavender’s potential 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts scent is also different. French lavender has a robust, herbal, and slightly camphoraceous aroma. The scent of French lavender is intense and camphoraceous, making it popular for soaps and cleaning products, while essential oils derived from French lavender are valued for their stress-reducing properties and promoting restful sleep. It can also be used in culinary applications such as herbal teas, savory rubs, and infused sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Grow French Lavender Successfully\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in Full Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a full sun location with 6+ hours of direct sun daily. Plant in well drained soil with sand or sandy loam if possible, and avoid low ground where water collects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Sparingly\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, French lavender is extremely drought-tolerant. Water sparingly, allow soil to dry between waterings, and avoid keeping the soil moist for long periods, since poor drainage can cause root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrune for Shape and New Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e Pruning French lavender is essential for maintaining its shape. Prune in the fall in mild winter regions, or at the end of winter into early spring after the last frost in colder areas. To encourage more blooms, deadhead spent flowers and occasionally prune French lavender throughout the blooming season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood drainage, light watering, and regular deadheading are the key habits that help this lovely plant thrive outdoors in a pot, containers, borders, or a dry Mediterranean yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e French lavender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen perennial shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 inches tall and 40 inches wide on average; reaches 2 to 3 feet tall and up to 4 feet wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 7-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e May through September; May through late fall in warmer climates; potential for year-round blooming in frost-free warm climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lighter pink-purple flowers with fragrant lavender flowers on short spikes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toothed, scalloped, gray green leaves on woody stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, well-draining, alkaline soil; prefers poor soil and does not grow well in nutrient-rich, fertile soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, 6+ hours daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established; water only every few weeks in normal dry conditions, with extra water during extreme heat and drought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust, herbal, intense, and slightly camphoraceous rather than sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e English lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e), Spanish lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula stoechas\u003c\/em\u003e), and other lavenders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Comparison:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hidcote lavender is an English lavender variety known for deep purple blooms and sweet scent, while French lavender offers longer bloom time and better heat preference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecognition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select \u003cem\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e cultivars have received attention from the Royal Horticultural Society for ornamental garden value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia homeowners seeking low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscaping with complementary \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eflowering trees for added curb appeal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardeners in warm climates wanting extended seasonal color from spring through fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandscape designers creating Mediterranean-style gardens, dry borders, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/blogs\/news\/english-laurel-hedge-everything-you-should-know\"\u003eprivacy hedges with English laurel\u003c\/a\u003e, and pollinator-friendly outdoor spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone wanting natural pest control with beautiful, fragrant purple blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardeners who prefer lavender plants that thrive in poor soil, full sun, and containers, and who may also want complementary flowering perennials like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/lavender-mexican-heather-cuphea-hyssopifolia-lavender\"\u003eLavender Mexican heather\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a fragrant french lavender plant that can fill a yard with flowers for months, handle summer heat, support pollinators, and reduce water use, French lavender fits your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs French lavender easy to grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. French lavender thrives in poor soil with minimal care as long as it has full sun, well drained soil, and good drainage. Avoid overwatering, because constantly wet soil can lead to root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrench lavender blooms continuously from early spring through autumn in warm climates. It commonly blooms from May through September, and in warmer climates French lavender blooms may continue into late fall or even year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it survive California’s dry summers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. French lavender is extremely drought-tolerant once established. In most dry summer conditions, established plants need water only every few weeks, though extreme heat and drought may require occasional deep watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it survive winter in Northern California?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrench lavender is hardy in USDA zone 7-9 conditions, but frost protection may be needed in colder inland or higher-elevation areas. In colder regions, grow it in a sheltered spot or containers that can be protected during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from English lavender?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrench lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e) has scalloped leaves, lighter pink-purple flowers, and a camphoraceous scent. 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