🌿 French Lavender
Lavandula dentata
This fragrant, silvery-leafed lavender produces soft purple blooms and a light herbal scent, one of the more heat-tolerant lavenders for South Florida.
🌿 Annual in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Western Mediterranean region
☀️ Light: Full sun, at least 6 hours daily
💧 Water: Let soil dry between waterings; excellent drainage is essential in humid weather
📏 Size: Grows 18-24 inches tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Produces soft purple blooms nearly year-round in mild weather
🌱 Landscape Use: Great for herb beds, garden borders, and mixed containers
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Raised Bed Mix, then feed monthly with Espoma Garden Tone for the best growth and blooms.