Betty’s Blue lavender

Betty’s Blue lavender will brighten up your garden with deep violet-blue flowers on tall stems. This is a compact plant that forms a pleasing dome shape; you can keep it that way by giving it a tidy trim in the spring to encourage bushy new growth. Betty Blue lavender has a milder flavor profile than many other varieties, making it perfect for use in desserts and beverages.

Sun Exposure

• full sun

Soil pH

• 6.4 to 8.2

Hardiness Zones

• zones 5 to 9

Season

• late spring
• early to mid summer

Height

• 1 to 2 feet

Spread

• 1 to 2 feet

Spacing

• 18 to 24 inches

Moisture

• 1 inch per week or less

Notes

• prefers well-drained chalky, loamy, sandy soil
• drought tolerant
• attracts butterflies
• good for containers
• gentle flavor for desserts and beverages

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