Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Light Yellow, Silver
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan, Silver
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot
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
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Informal Hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Cardiac, Pectoral
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Jam, Used for making informal hedge
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
Edible, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS umbellata
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Autumn olive, Autumn elaeagnus, Spreading oleaster
Lavender
In Hindi
Autumn Olive
Lavender
In German
Herbst Olive
Lavendel
In French
Automne Olive
Lavande
In Spanish
Otoño de oliva
Lavanda
In Greek
φθινόπωρο Ελιά
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Outono Olive
Lavanda
In Polish
Jesień Olive
Lawenda
In Latin
Autumnus Olive
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Olive and Lavender
Season and care of Autumn Olive and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Olive and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Olive and Lavender Physical Information
Autumn Olive and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Autumn Olive and Lavender are as follows:
Autumn Olive flower color: Light Yellow and Silver
Autumn Olive leaf color: Green, Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Autumn Olive and Lavender
Care of Autumn Olive and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Olive 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 Autumn Olive 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.