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Fernleaf Lavender (Lavandula multifida): Fine-Textured Egyptian Lavender

Overview

Fernleaf lavender (Lavandula multifida), also called Egyptian lavender, is a tender perennial with finely divided, fern-like gray-green foliage and stacked violet-blue flower heads. It blooms profusely in warm climates.

Botanical Details

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lavandula (lav-AN-dew-lah)
Species: multifida (mul-TIF-id-uh)

Garden Uses

Excellent for containers, borders, and rock gardens in zones 8+. Foliage texture contrasts beautifully with broader-leaved plants. Fragrant leaves used in potpourri. Attracts pollinators.

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