Lavendula Dentata Linda Ligon

Variegated French Lavender

Lavandula dentata ‘Linda Ligon’ (French Lavender) is a fragrant, evergreen perennial with a loose, rounded to slightly upright habit. It features distinctive toothed (serrated) gray-green foliage and produces soft lavender-purple flower spikes topped with showy bracts over a long season. This cultivar is valued for its extended bloom time and ornamental foliage, especially in warmer climates.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 24–36" W × 24–36" H
USDA Zones: 8a–10b
Form: Rounded, slightly upright

Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained, sandy or gritty soils; low to moderate water, drought tolerant once established
Bloom Time / Length: Late spring through fall; extended, intermittent bloom

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for containers, borders, and Mediterranean-style plantings. Ideal for warm climates where it can bloom over a long season. Attractive foliage adds texture even when not in bloom; suitable for cutting and light drying.

Care:
Prune lightly to shape and encourage continuous blooming. Protect from hard frost—best treated as a perennial in warm zones or overwintered indoors in colder regions. Requires excellent drainage and good air circulation.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub, Herb, Perennial

Height

10-15''

Width

15-18"

Hardiness zones

8–11

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

Purple Pink

Leaf color

Dark Sea Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Rocky, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes