Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence' forms a large shrub and is often used en masse to form a low hedge. In warmer climates, the plant grows much larger than in the northern limits of its hardiness zone where winter dieback is sometimes experienced. It returns year after year from the rootstock in northern zones, but may be evergreen in the south.

This is the most fragrant variety of lavender for making fresh or dried bouquets, lavender wands, potpourri, or for culinary delights. 'Provence' is more tolerant of damp (but not waterlogged) winter soil.

Lavender will grow in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil; and prefers alkaline, sandy soil with low fertility. To prevent crown rot, well-drained soils are required, particularly in winter, so plant in hot, dry, sunny areas where nothing else seems to grow. Other than that, Lavender is known to have few problems with pests and diseases. Shearing back the evergreen foliage in early spring will rejuvenate plants and stimulate new growth.

Attributes: border plant, in containers, cut and dried flowers and foliage, drought tolerant, evergreen, fragrant, and mass plantings. Attracts butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant.