Lavandula dentata (seeds)
Lavandula dentata the notched Lavender
Lavandula dentata: notched Lavender
Perennial short evergreen shrub that reaches a height of 1 m.
It grows easily in dry, infertile neutral or alkaline soils and gives abundant flowering in full sun.
It erect-branched plant woody at the base.
The leaves are lanceolate, gray-green color, with a toothed periphery.
It gives purple flowers over a long period, from the early spring.
All parts of the plant are aromatic with the typical aroma of lavender.
Species ID
Family:
Lamiaceae
Genus:
Lavandula
Species:
Lavandula dentata
Synonyms:
Stoechas dentata
Plant Characteristics
Circle of Life:
Perrenial
Plant Type:
- Shrub
Foliage:
Evergreen
Height:
up to 1m
Requirements
Soil Type:
Well drained, wet
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Water Requirements:
Moderate
Pruning:
After flowering period
Toughness:
Withstands at sea winds and temperatures up to -10oC
USDA Zones:
- 10
- 11
- 8
- 9
Usage:
- Bee plant
- Essential Oil
- Herb
- Ornamental
- Perfumery
- Rock-Garden
- Traditional Medicine