Texas Gardening: Lavender.............what's the trick?, 1 by Ladyborg

Ladyborg wrote:
I tried growing Lavender last year. 2 different types, both died. Had in separate beds, full sun, but some had more afternoon shade then others (because were facing SW). They ALL died. What's sooooooooo hard about lavender?

I grew the common Munstead, and also Provence which I read about in an article in Texas Gardening does well in a Lavender farm in Blanco, TX. I transplanted one into a pot, in full sun after hearing they are drought tolerant (figured I might have given them too much water). It died too, but it might have been too late for it.

Anyone had luck? What's the trick? Share the cultivar's name if you can.