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Common name: French Green Lavender or Fringed Lavender
Latin name:
Lavandula dentata

French Green Lavender - Lavandula dentata

Zone: 8 - 9 Annual

Native to area:
No,
West Mediterranean and the
Arabian Peninsula

Growth habit:
Upright bush to 36" in height.

Flowers: Yes, small fragrant purplish-blue to deep blue spikes..

Companion plant-able:
Yes
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured Herb: French Green Lavender
Lavendula dentata
Herbs Cultural information: "French Green Lavender" is not winter hardy in Colorado. It is best to grow French Green Lavender as an annual in a container outdoors during the spring and summer growing season in full sun. 

Move the plant indoors to a very sunny window before first frost if you would like to keep it as a houseplant.

Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer while the plant is actively growing. Feed bi-monthly while resting.

Uses: Aromatic, Cosmetic, Craft, Culinary, Medicinal and Ornamental
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Harvesting & Storage: Harvest the fragrant flowers of French Green Lavender for potpourri at any time. To dry the entire plant hang in small bunches upside down in a shaded, warm area.

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