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Products > Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence'   Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence' - Blue Lavandin    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) Origin: Mediterranean (Europe) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Lavender Blue Bloomtime: Summer/Fall Fragrant Flowers: Yes Synonyms: [L. x intermedia 'du Provence'] Parentage: (L. angustifolia x latifolia) Height: 1-2 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Full Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence' (Blue Lavandin) - This is a selection of Lavandin or Lavandula x intermedia, the natural hybrid of L. angustifolia and L. latifolia. This cultivar is one of the best we grow. It is a small upright lavender to 2 feet tall with gray foliage and lavender-blue flowers on 18 inch spikes from summer into fall. Good for potpourri. Reportedly, the blooms are edible. A great blue lavender for the garden and for cutting sachets.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]