Fringed lavender
Lavandula dentata
A long-flowering, fragrant lavender that feeds bees for months in mild climates. Frost-tender and fussy about drainage, so keep it lean, sunny and sharp-draining.
Fringed lavender in a syntropic line
Fringed lavender belongs in the Ground cover layer as a Secondary productive species. Aim for 2–4 species for resilient, continuous cover. Rough in-row spacing starts around 0.3 m in a syntropic row. Good line partners include Bladder senna, Casuarina. As a Secondary species it carries mid-term yield and structure while climax trees slowly claim the canopy.
Tolerances and growing conditions
- Strata
- Ground cover
- Lifecycle
- Secondary
- Soil preference
- Sandy, Rocky
- Soil pH range
- 6 – 8
- Min. temperature
- -6°C
- Min. rainfall
- 350 mm/year
- Wind tolerance
- Medium
- Frost tolerance
- Low
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Irrigation needed
- Low
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Waterlogging tolerance
- Low
- Origin
- Mediterranean
- Native to Portugal
- No
How to manage it
Long-flowering aromatic pollinator shrub for hot, dry sites; shear lightly after each flowering flush to keep it compact and woody-free.
How to propagate
Sow seed in spring, take softwood cuttings in early summer, or divide established plants.
Guidance, not a guarantee — success varies by species and skill.
What to watch out for
Frost-tender below about -6C and needs sharp drainage; rots in heavy or waterlogged soil.
Frequently asked questions about Fringed lavender
Is fringed lavender frost-hardy?
Yes for winter cold in many climates — generally hardy to around -6°C when dormant, with low frost tolerance in the catalog. Flowering crops can still lose a season to late frost, so site them carefully.
What soil does fringed lavender need?
It does best on sandy, rocky ground, at pH about 6–8.
How much water does fringed lavender need?
Plan for a rainfall floor around 350 mm/year, plus low irrigation once established.
Can fringed lavender handle wet or waterlogged soil?
Poorly — fringed lavender has low waterlogging tolerance, so keep it off winter-wet clay and standing water.
What should I watch out for with fringed lavender?
Frost-tender below about -6C and needs sharp drainage; rots in heavy or waterlogged soil.
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