Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Melissa, Sachet
Habitat
Sandy areas
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
fertilize in spring
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, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Deer Grass
English Lavender
In Hindi
हिरण घास
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Deer Grass
Englisch Lavendel
In French
cerfs Herbe
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
cervos grama
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
Deer Trawa
English Lavender
In Latin
deer Grass
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Deer Grass and English Lavender
Season and care of Deer Grass and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and English Lavender season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Deer Grass and English Lavender Physical Information
Deer Grass and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and English Lavender are as follows:
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Deer Grass leaf color: Green
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Deer Grass and English Lavender
Care of Deer Grass and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass 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.