Lavandula dentata v. candicans

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Candicans French Lavender

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: Susan Frommer

Description

This evergreen shrub will grow 3'-4' tall and 4'-6' wide. It has large, gray leaves with purple flowers that bloom spring through summer.

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Herb

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Lavender

Flower Season

Summer, Fall, Constant

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.