Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Melissa, Sachet
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Celery
English Lavender
In Hindi
अजवायन
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Sellerie
Englisch Lavendel
In French
Céleri
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
Apio
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
Σέλινο
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Aipo
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
Seler
English Lavender
In Latin
apium
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Celery and English Lavender
Season and care of Celery and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and English Lavender season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery and English Lavender Physical Information
Celery and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Celery and English Lavender are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Celery and English Lavender
Care of Celery and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.