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French lavender

Lavandula dentata

French lavender is a beautiful flower with purple spikes and a lovely smell. It grows in sunny places and attracts butterflies and bees, making gardens colorful and lively!

Habitat: Sunny gardens

Appearance

The French lavender has distinctive grey-green leaves with finely toothed or serrated edges. Its fragrant purple-blue flowers are arranged in short, dense spikes, often topped with showy, petal-like purple bracts. This gives the bloom an elegant, tufted appearance.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusLavandula
French lavender
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French lavender

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient Romans used lavender in their baths for its fresh, calming scent!

Its name comes from the Latin word 'lavare', meaning 'to wash'!

The unique 'toothed' edges of its leaves help it save precious water!

This plant can grow happily even in very dry, rocky soil where others struggle!

Special abilities

Ability

Scent Shield

French lavender can release powerful aromatic oils that naturally deter many plant-eating insects, helping it stay healthy.

Ability

Water Hoarder

French lavender has small, fuzzy leaves that help it reduce water loss in hot, dry climates, letting it thrive.

Ability

Pollinator Magnet

French lavender's long-lasting purple blooms and sweet nectar attract many buzzing insects, ensuring reproduction.

Measurements & details

Height
60-90 cm
Spread
60-90 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Visits flowers for nectar

pollinates

Hummingbird hawkmoth

Macroglossum stellatarum

Feeds on nectar from flowers

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before picking flowers in a garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is French lavender?

60-90 cm

How wide does French lavender spread?

60-90 cm

How big are the flowers on French lavender?

0.5-1 cm

When does French lavender bloom?

Late spring to fall

Is French lavender edible?

Yes

Is French lavender toxic?

Mild

What is French lavender's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is French lavender pollinated?

Insect

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