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Common name: "Provence Lavender"
Latin name:
Lavandula x intermedia x latifolia

Provence Lavender - Lavandua intermedia latifolia
Zone: 5 - 9 Biennial to Perennial

Native to area:
No

Growth habit:
Small upright bush to 20" in height and width.

Flowers: Yes, dark violet spikes.

Companion plant-able:
Yes
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured: Provence Lavender
Lavandula intermedia latifolia
Herbs Cultural information: "Provence Lavender" can be grown outdoors in beds or containers in full sun. Move container grown plants indoors before first frost to be kept as a houseplant. 

When grown indoors place Provence Lavender in a sun room or window with direct sunshine. Feed monthly will actively growing, bi-monthly while resting.

Uses: Aromatic, Cosmetic, Craft, Culinary, Medicinal and Ornamental
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Harvesting & Storage: Harvest Provence Lavender's fragrant flowers for potpourri at any time. To dry the entire plant hang in small bunches upside down in a shaded, warm area. 

Provence Lavender is commercially grown in France for the manufacture of perfumes. 

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