Lavandula X intermedia 'Provence'

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Provence Lavender

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Information by: Native Sons Nursery Photographer: GardenSoft

Description

With tall 24"-30" stems, 'Provence' has true, lavender colored flowers that are fragrant and excellent for cutting. It flowers in early June and has large, gray green leaves.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.