Sunset®: 8,9,12-24,31
USDA: 8-10
Frost Tolerance: No frost protection in Phoenix.
Heat Tolerance: Resists summer heat in low deserts when established
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Mediterranean basin
Growth Habits: Evergreen bush slowly growing to 2-3 feet tall.
Watering Needs: Little water when established
Propagation: Seeds, stem cuttings in summer of half ripened shoots with heels.
Lavandula dentata in Curtis Botanical Magazine
The French lavender has gray green narrow but thick leaves, 1 to 11/2 inches long, with characteristic square teeth on the edge.
The bushes can be used as low hedges, or for edging flower beds or herb beds.
Culture:
It is easy to grow in any well-drained loam or sandy soil. Space the plants 2-3 feet apart.
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