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About Copperleaf and Hedge Lavender


About Hedge Lavender and Copperleaf


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Annual and Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Perennial  

Origin
Melanesia  
-  

Types
-  
Lavandula  

Number of Varieties
12  
10  

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
Mediterranean region  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15  
8-10  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
240.00 cm  
99+
45.70 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm  
99+
30.50 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper  
Blue Violet  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Sea Green, Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Sea Green, Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Sea Green, Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Gray, Silver  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Reniform  
Long Narrow  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types  
Drought, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Stem Cutting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
Average Water Needs  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
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
slow-release fertilizers  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales  
Grasshoppers  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Birds  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds  

Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  
Headache  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
-  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems  
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs  
Flowers, Seeds  

Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant  
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  
LAVANDULA multifida  

Common Name
Copperleaf  
Hedge Lavender  

In Hindi
Copperleaf  
Lavender  

In German
Copperleaf  
Lavendel  

In French
Copperleaf  
Lavande  

In Spanish
copperleaf  
Lavanda  

In Greek
Copperleaf  
λεβάντα  

In Portuguese
Copperleaf  
Lavanda  

In Polish
CopperLeaf  
Lawenda  

In Latin
Copperleaf  
Lavendula  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Euphorbiales  
Lamiales  

Family
Euphorbiaceae  
Lamiaceae  

Genus
Acalypha  
Lavandula  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Acalypheae  
Lavanduleae  

Subfamily
Acalyphoideae  
Nepetoideae  

Number of Species
462  
99+
39  
99+

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Properties of Copperleaf and Hedge Lavender

Wondering what are the properties of Copperleaf and Hedge Lavender? We provide you with everything About Copperleaf and Hedge Lavender. Copperleaf doesn't have thorns and Hedge Lavender doesn't have thorns. Also Copperleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Copperleaf has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Hedge Lavender has allergic reactions like bronchial asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Copperleaf and Hedge Lavender and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Hedge Lavender

Season and care of Copperleaf and Hedge Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Hedge Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedge Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Hedge Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Hedge Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.

Copperleaf and Hedge Lavender Physical Information

Copperleaf and Hedge Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Hedge Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Hedge Lavender are as follows:

Care of Copperleaf and Hedge Lavender

Care of Copperleaf and Hedge Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedge 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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