Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Melissa, Sachet
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Less Watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Less Watering
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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, Remove hanging branches
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
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
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
English Lavender
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Drachenbaum
Englisch Lavendel
In French
dragonnier
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
Drago
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
smok Drzewo
English Lavender
In Latin
draco ligno
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Agavaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and English Lavender
Season and care of Dragon Tree and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and English Lavender Physical Information
Dragon Tree and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and English Lavender are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Dragon Tree and English Lavender
Care of Dragon Tree and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches 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 Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.