Lavender

Lavender is one of those plants that makes one believe in a higher power! I think I've found the very prettiest Lavender of all: Lavender Provence.
Lavender likes deep watering once or twice a week while getting established -- maybe more in the first month depending on the weather and the size of the transplant. The fewer roots, and the higher the temps, the more often must one water newly planted plants; sometimes even daily for the first couple weeks.
Once established, Lavender needs very little water. It is a classic Mediterranean selection that goes well with other perennials with similar needs: Salvias, Rosemary, Ornamental Grasses, Bearded Iris, Roses, and California Natives like Ceanothus.

Lavenders can get quite large, especially the somewhat sprawling French toothed-leaf Lavenders. They need to be trimmed regularly (2 to 3 times a year) to remove old flowers and be kept somewhat compact. It is thought that they live longer with regular, light pruning.