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Lavandula angustifolia 'Betty's Blue' Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Betty's Blue' Lavender
Dark-flowered English lavender for drying, cooking, and bouquets
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Betty’s Blue is a well-balanced English lavender known for its upright habit, strong stems, and dependable performance. It forms a compact plant with silver-gray foliage that retains a soft green cast, giving it a clean look even out of bloom. In early summer, dark violet calyces hold mid-violet flowers that stand out clearly against the foliage.
This variety grows slightly taller than other dark-flowered favorites such as ‘Hidcote’ and ‘Loddon Blue,’ making it especially useful for cutting. The stems are straight and sturdy, and the flowers dry exceptionally well, which is why Betty’s Blue is widely used for potpourri, dried bundles, and craft work.
The fragrance is light and pleasant rather than intense, lending itself well to culinary uses and home projects. Plants bloom heavily in early summer and often produce a lighter second flush in autumn under good conditions.
It’s a reliable, versatile lavender and a long-standing favorite in our plantings.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Deep violet flowers with dark calyces
- Excellent for drying and potpourri
- Upright, tidy growth habit
- Slightly taller than similar dark varieties
- Performs well fresh or dried
- Light, gentle fragrance
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Low once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
- Growth habit: Upright, compact
Good drainage is essential for longevity and strong bloom.
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun
- Avoid heavy or poorly drained soil
- Space plants to allow good airflow
- Water regularly during establishment, then sparingly
CARE MADE EASY
- Harvest flowers at full color for best drying results
- Lightly prune after flowering
- Remove dead stems in spring
- Avoid cutting into old woody growth
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~2 ft. × 2 ft.
- Stem length: 8–12 inches
- Flower color: Mid-violet
- Calyx color: Dark violet
- Bloom time: Early summer with light fall rebloom
- Foliage: Silver-gray with a green tone
- Aroma: Light and gentle
CULINARY & HOME USES
Betty’s Blue is well suited for:
- Herbal sugars and baking
- Tea blends
- Potpourri
- Dried bundles and wreaths
- Fresh and dried bouquets
The lighter fragrance makes it especially useful for kitchen and home applications.
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Betty’s Blue if you:
- Prefer deep purple flowers
- Want lavender that dries reliably
- Enjoy a softer, less intense fragrance
- Garden in cooler climates
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.
Charsaw Farms Betty's Blue came to me beautiful - The plants put on young blooms quickly and she is so fragrant. Of course all plants came packaged carefully and the customer service received was awesome! Highly recommend!
Everything arrived well packaged and healthy. Customer support is superb!