Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, China
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
garlic chives, oriental garlic, Asian chives,
Melissa, Sachet
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Cardiac, Digestive
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a moth repellent
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALLIUM tuberosum
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Chinese Chives
English Lavender
In Hindi
Chinese Chives
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Knoblauch-Schnittlauch
Englisch Lavendel
In French
Ciboule de Chine
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
Allium tuberosum
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
Chinese Chives
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Allium tuberosum
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
Chinese Chives
English Lavender
In Latin
Chinese Chives
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Chinese Chives and English Lavender
Season and care of Chinese Chives and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Chives and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Chives season is Summer and Fall and English Lavender season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Chives is Loam, Sand and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Chives is Neutral and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Chives and English Lavender Physical Information
Chinese Chives and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Chives height is 25.40 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Chives and English Lavender are as follows:
Chinese Chives flower color: White
Chinese Chives leaf color: Green
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Chinese Chives and English Lavender
Care of Chinese Chives and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Chives pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Chinese Chives 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.