Key Features
- White-flowering Provence Lavender selection with elegant blooms and aromatic foliage.
- Perennial plant with narrow, silvery-green leaves and an upright growth habit.
- Ideal for herb gardens, borders, containers, cottage gardens, and fragrant landscapes.
- Performs best in full sun and sharply well-drained soil.
- Attractive choice for fresh and dried floral arrangements.
Growing Benefits
- Adds soft, elegant blooms and fragrance to sunny garden spaces.
- Works well in containers, borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style landscapes.
- Established plants generally prefer drier conditions than many garden flowers.
- Aromatic foliage adds sensory appeal to outdoor spaces.
- Provides flowers suitable for decorative dried arrangements.
Seed Specifications
- Common Name: Provence Lavender
- Botanical Name: Lavandula × intermedia
- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
- Colors: White
- Height: Varies by cultivar and growing conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, sandy or gritty soil
- Water: Moderate during establishment; allow soil to dry between watering once established
- Germination Time: Variable and often slow or uneven
- Sowing Depth: Surface sow or cover very lightly
- Spacing: Allow adequate room for mature plants and good airflow
- Growing Zones: Commonly grown in USDA Zones five through eight, depending on cultivar and local conditions
- Flowering/Maturity: Typically flowers during the warmer growing season after establishment
- Uses: Herb gardens, borders, containers, cottage gardens, fragrance gardens, dried flowers, and landscaping
Growing Tips
- Select a location with full sun and excellent drainage.
- Press seeds gently onto the growing medium rather than burying them deeply.
- Keep the medium lightly moist during germination, avoiding soggy conditions.
- Give seedlings plenty of light and allow adequate space for good airflow as they mature.
Seed Storage
Keep unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark place. Store them in a sealed packet or airtight container away from humidity, heat, and direct sunlight.
Unique Facts About Seeds
- Provence Lavender is commonly associated with lavandin, a hybrid group of lavender plants.
- Lavender belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae.
- Lavender foliage contains naturally aromatic oils that give the plant its characteristic fragrance.
- White-flowering lavender selections are less typical than the familiar lavender-purple forms, making them an interesting ornamental choice.