Bring the Beauty of Provence Lavender to Your Garden
Enhance your garden with the captivating fragrance and beauty of a Provence Lavender plant. Known for its intense aroma and stunning light purple flowers, this French lavender variety (Lavandula x intermedia) is a must-have for any garden enthusiast. Provence lavender is widely distilled because their oil yield is much higher than angustifolia varieties, making it an excellent choice for aromatic hedges, cut flowers, and essential oils.
This drought-tolerant perennial can grow up to 30-36 inches tall, providing a striking visual impact while attracting beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its long stems and fragrant flowers make it perfect for cutting and using in various crafts and aromatherapy purposes. Plus, it’s rabbit and deer resistant, ensuring your garden stays beautiful.
Key Benefits of Provence Lavender:
- Aromatic Hedge: Create a fragrant and beautiful hedge with its dense growth and captivating scent.
- Cut Flowers: Enjoy its long stems and light purple flowers in bouquets and floral arrangements.
- Essential Oils: Use it to produce your own essential oils for aromatherapy and other applications.
- Pollinator Attraction: Attract bees and butterflies to your garden, promoting a healthy ecosystem.
- Drought Tolerance: Save water with this hardy and drought-resistant plant.
Growing Tips: To ensure your Provence Lavender thrives, provide it with full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Good air circulation is also essential. Pinch the lavender 5-10 days after transplanting to encourage compact growth and sturdy stems. Cut back after blooming to maintain its shape and promote future blooms. It is drought and cold tolerant.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What USDA zones are suitable for Provence Lavender? Provence Lavender thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
- How tall will my Provence Lavender plant grow? Expect your plant to reach 30-36 inches in height.
- How often should I water my lavender plant? Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
- Does this lavender attract bees and butterflies? Yes, Provence Lavender is highly attractive to bees and butterflies.
- Will the plant I receive look exactly like the picture? As living plants, each one is unique, so the plant you receive may vary slightly from the photos.
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