Lavandula angustifolia 'Betty's Blue'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a 1990s introduction by Nichol's Garden Nursery of Albany, OR named for their former plant manager. Compact, silver foliage and fragrant, dark violet flower spikes on mid-length stems. Dark flower buds hold their color well when dried and are a favorite for potpourri.

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 2 ft.

Stem length: 8-12 in.  

Corolla: mid violet

Calyx: dark violet

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, bouquets, potpourri

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought