Lavendula X Intermedia Provence

Provence French Lavender

Lavandula × intermedia ‘Provence’ (Lavandin) is a vigorous, highly fragrant perennial with a large, mounded habit and long, elegant flower spikes. It features narrow, silvery-gray foliage and produces soft lavender to light violet blooms in mid to late summer. This cultivar is especially valued for its exceptional fragrance, long stems, and popularity in dried arrangements and sachets.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 30–42" W × 24–36" H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Large, mounded with arching flower spikes

Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; low water, drought tolerant once established
Bloom Time / Length: Mid to late summer; long-lasting (4–6 weeks)

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for mass plantings, borders, and low hedges. One of the best varieties for drying due to its long, fragrant stems. Ideal for sachets, crafts, and fragrant cut arrangements. Performs well in hot, dry, and Mediterranean-style landscapes.

Care:
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and promote dense growth. Cut back in early spring, avoiding woody stems. Requires excellent drainage; avoid heavy or wet soils, especially in winter.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24-30"

Width

30-42"

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

Purple Pink

Leaf color

Olive Drab

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Rocky, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Container, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Mounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes