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A Contemporary Provencal Courtyard

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Two thumbs up for this extremely appealing courtyard where the clean and geometric lines of the lavender beds are softly echoed by the silver-gray stone path. Combined with the cool purple colors of the plantings, which are softly warmed up by the reddish-brown tones of the terracotta containers, gravel, and wall, they create a very elegant, airy, and casual scenery with a touch of formality. This fascinating, low-maintenance, and water-wise courtyard has been designed by Zeterre Landscape Architecture.

The main ingredients here: English Lavender ‘Thumbelina Leigh’ (Lavandula angustifolia) and Maiden Grass ‘Gracillimus (Miscanthus sinensis). If you have trouble finding ‘Thumbelina Leigh’, a good alternative to this very compact lavender would be Munstead’ or ‘Lavenite Petite’, other superb members of the English lavenders.

Garden Information

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 8
Climate Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid)
Maintenance Low, Average
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil
Landscaping Ideas Small Gardens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Formal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Modern Garden, Traditional Garden

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Alternative Plants to Consider

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Lavenite Petite’ (Lavender)
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’ (Lavender)
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Little Lottie’ (Lavender)

The Landscape Designers

Suzman Design Associates
Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers

The best of Houzz winner for 2013-2017, Zeterre is a Landscape Architecture Firm focusing on creative and innovative designs for high-end residences, estates and equestrian properties in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

Address
1171 Folsom Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94103
Phone
(415) 691-2166

Learn About These Genera

Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Garden Information

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 5 - 8
Climate Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid)
Maintenance Low, Average
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil
Landscaping Ideas Small Gardens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Formal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Modern Garden, Traditional Garden
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Miscanthus (Maiden Grass) Lavandula (Lavender)
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