Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence' is a classic French lavender variety known for its long spikes of pale purple flowers and dense fragrant foliage. It is widely grown for essential oil production and ornamental use.
Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 24 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, lean soils
Watering Needs: Low once established
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This cultivar is a Lavandula x intermedia hybrid developed in Europe and not native to North America.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Heavily visited by honeybees and native solitary bees throughout its flowering season.
Butterflies
- Popular with butterflies such as Painted Ladies and Skippers during summer bloom.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 24 - 36 in apart to give room for full foliage and flower display.
Landscape Placement
- Best for herb gardens, dry slopes, cutting gardens, and perennial borders with Mediterranean plant palettes.
Companion Plants
- Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower) - Adds warm red and orange tones to sun soaked borders.
- Origanum vulgare (Oregano) - Blends well in fragrance, texture, and pollinator support.
- Rosemary officinalis - Complements lavender with similar cultural needs and herbal uses.
- Coreopsis grandiflora - Offers golden blooms and similar drought resilience.
- Verbena rigida - Produces vivid purple flowers that echo lavender tones in late summer.