Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Blue Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Bee Brilliant'
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Spanish Lavender
In Hindi
desert broom
फ्रेंच लैवेंडर
In German
Wüste Besen
Französisch Lavendel
In French
desert broom
lavande française
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
lavanda francés
In Greek
desert broom
γαλλική λεβάντα
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
lavanda francesa
In Polish
desert broom
francuski lawendy
In Latin
desert broom
stoechade
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and French Lavender
Season and care of Desert Broom and French Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and French Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and French Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Lavender is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and French Lavender Physical Information
Desert Broom and French Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas French Lavender height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and French Lavender are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
French Lavender flower color: Purple, Blue Violet and Plum
- French Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Desert Broom and French Lavender
Care of Desert Broom and French Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and French 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.