French Lavender – Fragrant Purple Perennial

French Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia) is bred specifically for exceptional heat tolerance and cold hardiness, making it one of the most reliable lavender varieties for a wide range of climates. Silver-green mounds of aromatic foliage support long spires of purple flowers from early summer through frost, and the fragrance is rich and long-lasting.

Material: Main body is a live clump-forming French Lavender plant with fine-textured silver-green aromatic foliage and woody stems. Auxiliary includes nutrient-rich nursery potting soil and a fibrous root system. Accessories include a planting container and care guide for successful establishment.

Size: Mature height 600-760mm, crown spread 600-760mm, forming an attractive, mounded shape.

Color: Flowers: purple; Foliage: silver-green.

Age Group: Adults.

Gender: Unisex.

Additional Features: Hardy to USDA Zone 5, extremely heat and drought tolerant, thrives in hot, humid conditions that stress other lavender varieties; prefers full sun with well-drained soil; flowers are excellent for dried arrangements, sachets, and handcrafts; aromatic foliage naturally repels insects and adds fragrance to the garden; ideal for low hedges, border plantings, sensory gardens, or container displays; attracts bees and butterflies, serving as an excellent nectar source for pollinators; pruning after flowering encourages a second bloom cycle for extended color.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun in very well-drained, lean soil — avoid rich or clay soils, which cause root rot. Water deeply once a week during the first growing season; established plants are highly drought tolerant and prefer to dry out between waterings. Prune by one-third immediately after the first flush of blooms to encourage a second flowering and maintain a compact, tidy mound. Do not cut into old woody stems. No fertilizer needed; excess nutrients reduce fragrance and flowering.

Please Note: Product images are for reference only and are intended to show the plant type and typical appearance. The actual plant received may vary in size, shape, and stage of growth depending on the season and current growing conditions. All plants are shipped as healthy, rooted specimens ready for transplanting.