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(Lav. angust. cv. ‘Betty’s Blue’) Hgt. 18-20”

Betty’s Blue was introduced by Nicols Garden Nursery, located in Albany, Oregon through a chance seedling.  It was named after their manager, Betty Walker.  Betty’s Blue is considered one of the best lavenders for making crafts such as wreaths and dried bunches because the flower blossoms dry extraordinarily well. The lavender plant grows to 30” by year three.   Betty’s Blue grows deep blue flowers that remain tight if harvested before the flowers open.  Some observe the flowers to have an almost velvety appearance.  The flower stems are approximately 6-8 inches in length.  The time of year they bloom depends on heat conditions in your area, but they generally tend to bloom in early summer, towards the first part of June.  One can expect a full harvest by year three that can produce 8-10 bunches per plant.  (A bunch is approximately 100 stems).  Betty’s Blue is considered a single bloomer, however a few blossoms can be expected later in the summer once harvest is complete.  The foliage is moss green in spring and summer and turns a grey green color in the winter.  Betty’s Blue has a sweet, mild fragrance.  It can withstand colder temperatures than other varieties and is a great plant for containers.  Angustifolia flowers are also preferred for culinary use, particularly in dessert recipes because they have a mild taste and lack camphor which is considered

One of the best lavenders for dried bunches or for crafts.  Zone 5-9