Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Mediterranean
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Lavandula stoechas
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-9
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Purple, Blue Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Lavandula Stoechas
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Topped Lavender, Spanish Lavender
In Hindi
Abutilon
Spanish Lavender
In German
Abutilon
Spanish Lavender
In French
Abutilon
Spanish Lavender
In Spanish
Abutilon
Spanish Lavender
In Greek
Abutilon
Ισπανικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Spanish Lavender
In Polish
Abutilon
Spanish Lavender
In Latin
Abutilon
Spanish Lavender
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 Spanish Lavender
Season and care of Abutilon and Spanish Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Spanish Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spanish Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Spanish Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spanish Lavender is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Spanish Lavender Physical Information
Abutilon and Spanish Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Spanish Lavender height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Spanish Lavender are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Spanish Lavender flower color: Purple, Blue Violet and Plum
- Spanish Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Abutilon and Spanish Lavender
Care of Abutilon and Spanish Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Spanish Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.