Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Mediterranean
Types
Saraca asoca
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Lavender
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Lavender
In German
SARACA indica
Lavendel
In French
Saraca indica
Lavande
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Lavanda
In Greek
Saraca indica
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Lavanda
In Polish
Saraca indica
Lawenda
In Latin
Saraca indica
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Detarieae
Lavanduleae
Season and Care of Ashoka and Lavender
Season and care of Ashoka and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and Lavender Physical Information
Ashoka and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Lavender are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Ashoka and Lavender
Care of Ashoka and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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 Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.