Herbs
Lavandula × intermedia 'Provence'
Provence lavandin
A shrubby lavender hybrid with aromatic silver-gray foliage and light lavender summer flowers. Trim after flowering or shape in spring after new leaves appear.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 2–3 ft. tall × 2–3 ft. wide
- Water
- Dry to moderate
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–8
- Bloom
- Light lavender; June–August
Sizes & prices
- #3$29.99
- 4"$12.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Tolerates dry soil.
- Wet soil
- Does not tolerate wet roots.
- Deer & rabbits
- Listed as resistant; not browse-proof.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Keep in mind: Large quantities can cause nausea or vomiting.
Culinary uses
- Use
- Fresh or dried flowers and leaves for strongly flavored herb blends or desserts; use sparingly.
Seasonal interest
- Form
- Rounded mound with scented silver-green leaves.
- Foliage
- Evergreen aromatic foliage.
Growing & care
- Harvest
- Cut colorful flower stems after morning dew dries; dry out of direct sun. Provence buds separate readily from dried stems.
- Feeding
- Avoid heavy nitrogen feeding, which can produce floppy growth.
Good drainage is essential, especially in winter. Cold protection may be needed at the colder end of its hardiness range.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Chris Light · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: cultivar photograph; resized, not cropped. Not a photograph of current nursery stock.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.