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Provence Lavender: Fragrance from the French Countryside

With its soft purple spires and soothing, sweet scent, Provence Lavender brings the romance of the French countryside straight to your garden gate. It’s a plant that feels like a handwritten letter, a fresh linen tablecloth, or a quiet afternoon on the porch—simple, beautiful, and steeped in tradition.

A Bloom Rooted in Heritage

Native to the sunny hills of southern France, Provence Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia ‘Provence’) has long been prized for its fragrance and form. Grown for centuries to fill homes with calming scent, line cobblestone garden paths, and scent linens tucked in old wooden drawers, this lavender is a beloved symbol of peace and place.

Unlike some of its cousins, Provence Lavender is known for its tall, graceful blooms, high essential oil content, and exceptional drought tolerance—a perfect blend of beauty and resilience.

Where It Grows Best

Provence Lavender thrives in places that remind it of home: sunny, dry, and well-loved.

• Sunlight: Needs full sun—at least 6–8 hours a day. The more, the better.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soil. It does not like soggy feet.

• Hardiness Zones: Best in zones 5–9, though in colder climates, it appreciates a little winter protection.

Grow it in garden beds, raised borders, or clay pots on your porch. Wherever it’s planted, it brings a little grace and calm to the space around it.

Caring for Your Lavender

Provence Lavender is easygoing and low-maintenance—a dependable friend in the garden:

• Water: Water deeply but infrequently—let soil dry out between waterings.

• Pruning: Trim back in early spring to shape and encourage new growth. A light second pruning after blooming keeps it tidy.

• Feeding: Lavender isn’t fussy—no heavy feeding needed. A little compost in spring will do just fine.

• Harvesting: Snip sprigs when blooms are just beginning to open for the best fragrance. Hang to dry for sachets, wreaths, or timeless homemade gifts.

With every breeze, Provence Lavender releases its calming scent—a gentle reminder to slow down, breathe deep, and enjoy life’s simpler pleasures. Plant it by your doorstep, in a porch pot, or along a walkway, and let its beauty bloom season after season.

It’s more than a flower—it’s a tradition.

To make essential oils from the lavender plant at home please watch: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E83qCt5PaQ&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD