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Lavandula
provence ~ Blue Lavandin '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
the Blue Lavandin 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 Provence will be damaged when the winters dip into
the low 20's or teens. Blue Lavandin requires reasonable drainage and
prefer full sun. I find that Lavandula Provence 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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