Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Lavandula
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Hedge Lavender
In Hindi
Abutilon
Lavender
In German
Abutilon
Lavendel
In French
Abutilon
Lavande
In Spanish
Abutilon
Lavanda
In Greek
Abutilon
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Lavanda
In Polish
Abutilon
Lawenda
In Latin
Abutilon
Lavendula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Hedge Lavender
Season and care of Abutilon and Hedge Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Hedge Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hedge Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Hedge Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedge Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Hedge Lavender Physical Information
Abutilon and Hedge Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hedge Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Hedge Lavender are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Hedge Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Hedge Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Abutilon and Hedge Lavender
Care of Abutilon and Hedge Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Hedge Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.