Provence Lavender Live Perennial Plants - 2 Pint Pots

In this review of the Provence Lavender from Greenwood Nursery, the bottom line is simple: gardeners who want a fragrant, long-blooming lavender for hot, dry sites will appreciate this Lavandula x intermedia selection. The reviewer found the 2 pint pots convenient for immediate planting in containers, borders, or rock gardens, and noted the plant's strong scent and attractive pale blue to purple blooms. Care is straightforward when planted in full sun and well drained soil, and the variety's appeal to pollinators is a major reason to choose it.

Key Features

• Fragrance and blooms: The Provence Lavender produces a strong scent and pale blue to purple flowers that add seasonal color and fragrance to a garden.
• Hardy growth habit: Plants reach about 1 to 2 ft in height with a similar spread, making them useful as edging or low border shrubs.
• Pollinator magnet: Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to the blooms, supporting garden biodiversity.
• Dry site tolerance: This Lavandin thrives in dry, well drained conditions and is suited to xeric and rock gardens where overwatering is a concern.
• Long bloom season: Flowers typically appear from mid to late spring and continue into summer and autumn, extending seasonal interest.
• Edible buds: The du Provence variety is cultivated for dried buds and lavender oil and is a good choice when edible buds are desired.

Who It's For

The Provence Lavender is best for home gardeners and landscapers who need a drought-tolerant, fragrant perennial for full sun sites, rock gardens, slopes or edging. It is ideal for people who want low to medium maintenance plants that attract pollinators and provide long-lasting blooms and scent.

Those who should look elsewhere include gardeners with heavy clay or poorly drained soil unless they can amend the site or plant in raised beds or containers, and buyers who need very large shrubs quickly, since this is a medium-growing perennial that reaches about 1 to 2 ft.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Strong fragrance and attractive pale blue to purple blooms that last through the growing season.
• Good for dry, well drained sites and low water gardens, reducing irrigation needs.
• Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, improving garden pollinator activity.
• Arrives in pint pots ready to plant, which is convenient for immediate placement.

Cons

• Does not tolerate overwatering or poorly drained soil, so site selection is important.
• Size at delivery may vary; some customers report smaller plants while others praise plant health.

Specifications

Our Verdict

The Provence Lavender in 2 pint pots is a sensible purchase for gardeners seeking a fragrant, pollinator friendly perennial that handles dry conditions and provides long bloom seasons. It offers good value for planting in containers, borders or rock gardens, provided the buyer can give it full sun and well drained soil.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much sun does Provence Lavender need?
Plant in full sun for best blooming and fragrance; insufficient sun reduces flower production.

Can these plants tolerate wet soil?
No, they prefer dry, well drained soil and can suffer if overwatered or planted in heavy clay.

Will these attract pollinators?
Yes, bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are commonly attracted to the pale blue to purple blooms.