Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Grassland, moorlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Wildlife
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
CAREX flacca
Common Name
English Lavender
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
ब्लू सेज
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Blau-Segge
In French
Lavande anglaise
Bleu carex
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
azul de la juncia
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
azul Sedge
In Polish
English Lavender
niebieski turzyca
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
blue Sedge
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of English Lavender and Blue Sedge
Season and care of English Lavender and Blue Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Blue Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Lavender and Blue Sedge Physical Information
English Lavender and Blue Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Blue Sedge are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
- Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of English Lavender and Blue Sedge
Care of English Lavender and Blue Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches and Blue Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Blue Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.