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Armtipp01 Lavender: A Compact Culinary Lavender for Herb Beds
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Armtipp01 lavender is a compact, mounding English lavender about 16 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Its flowers are recorded as blue and as large violet blooms set off by dark purple sepals, over foliage described as silver-gray to gray-green. The scent is sweet and floral with soft herbal notes and very little camphor, the profile people want in a culinary lavender.
It is Lavandula angustifolia 'Armtipp01'. Records also note vigorous rooting, which helps young plants settle in quickly.
Armtipp01 at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula angustifolia 'Armtipp01' |
| Flower color | Blue to violet, with dark purple sepals |
| Foliage | Silver-gray to gray-green |
| Size | About 15.8 inches tall and 11.8 inches wide |
| Habit | Compact and mounding |
| Bloom | Starts early June, peaks mid-July, repeat blooming |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 5a to 9b |
| Fragrance | Strong, sweet and floral, low camphor |
| Culinary | Rated great |
A good fit for the herb garden
Many lavenders outgrow a kitchen herb bed. Armtipp01 stays about a foot wide, so it sits comfortably next to thyme, sage and oregano, all plants that share its love of sun and lean soil. Plant two or three near the kitchen door and you have fresh buds within reach all summer. It also makes a neat low row along a vegetable garden, where its flowers pull in bees for nearby crops.
In containers, one plant fills a 10- to 12-inch pot. Its compact mound suits a sunny step or deck rail.
Planting and spacing
Give it full sun and fast-draining soil. In the ground, space plants about 12 to 15 inches apart. In clay, raise the bed or mound the soil. Set the crown level with the surface, water thoroughly and keep mulch off the base. Gravel mulch suits herb beds and keeps lavender crowns dry.
Care through the year
- First season: water deeply when the top few inches dry out.
- Established: low water needs; skip the sprinkler schedule your vegetables get.
- Winter chill: it needs a cold period to flower well, and it is rated to zone 5a.
- Repeat bloom: trim spent stems after the first flush for a moderate second round.
- Pruning: shape the mound after bloom, staying in leafy growth. See the Pruning Calendar.
Harvesting for the kitchen
Cut stems on a dry morning when the buds are fully colored and only a few flowers have opened. Hang small bunches upside down in a shaded, airy place, then rub the dry buds off the stems and store them in an airtight jar away from light. Use buds grown and handled as a food crop. Start with a small pinch in shortbread, lemonade or sugar; lavender gets soapy when overused, and nobody wants a cookie that tastes like a bath.
Choosing a plant format
Armtipp01 is offered as a 3-inch plug, a 4-inch pot or a 1-gallon pot. See the product page for current sizes and availability, and use Notify Me there if it is not available right now.
Frequently asked questions
Is Armtipp01 good for cooking?
Yes. It is an English lavender rated great for culinary use, with a sweet, low-camphor scent.
Why is the flower color listed as both blue and violet?
Records describe it both ways. Lavender color shifts with light and age, so expect a blue-violet range.
Will it rebloom?
Rebloom is moderate. Trimming after the first flush encourages a second round.
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