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Lavandula
provence ~ French Lavender 'Provence' |
| Lavandula intermedia
Provence becomes a 2-3 foot diameter shrub. The flower stalks are a
foot to 18" in length. Lavandula Provence, like many of the
lavenders is a short lived woody shrub. I expect 3 or 4 years out of
them before the middle of the shrub starts to die back. In the
meantime they are a wonderfully fragrant component of the herb or Mediterranean
garden. Lavandula Provance will be damaged when the winters dip into
the low 20's or teens. The plants require reasonable drainage and
prefer full sun. I find that Lavandula Provance looks pretty scrappy
unless the flower stalks are periodically removed. This is not as
bad a chore as it might seem. The flowers dry nicely, and I often
use them in dried arrangements. And the flowers add wonderful
flavors when
added to a brewing recipe, or chocolate
tarts.
High resolution images
of Lavandula provence are available.
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