Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mediterranean
Types
Aegopodium podagraria
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
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, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, 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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Lavender
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
Lavender
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Lavendel
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
Lavande
In Spanish
biznaga
Lavanda
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
Lavanda
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
Lawenda
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Lavender
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Weed and Lavender Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Lavender are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Bishop's Weed and Lavender
Care of Bishop's Weed and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering 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 Bishop's Weed 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.