Provence Lavender Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Provence Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence') thrives in hot, humid locations. It is easy to care for and slow-growing, making it an excellent houseplant in pots or even in the garden. Its fragrant flowers bloom throughout the summer. However, if ingested, lavender Provence is considered dangerous to your cats.
Common Name |
Fat Lavender
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence'
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Genus
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Lavandula
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Family
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Lamiaceae
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Order
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Lamiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Provence Lavender Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Provence Lavender.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Provence Lavender needs water once every
14 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Provence Lavender needs about 0.25 L per 14 days. |
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Provence Lavender Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Provence Lavender to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 7 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Low
Provence Lavender prefers Low humidity levels, between 20% and 35%. |
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Provence Lavender Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Provence Lavender. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Provence Lavender plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Provence Lavender Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Provence Lavender plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Purple
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Characteristics |
Dried Arrangements
Cut Flowers
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Provence Lavender toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant toxic for cats |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Provence Lavender Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Provence Lavender, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
summer
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Provence Lavender Native Region |
Find out where the Provence Lavender plant originated. |
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Country |
Croatia
France
Italy
Spain
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