Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
10 - 5
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
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
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
Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
English Lavender
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Lavande anglaise
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
English Lavender
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Genus
Lavandula
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of English Lavender and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of English Lavender and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Lavender and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
English Lavender and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of English Lavender and Bushy Bluestem
Care of English Lavender and Bushy Bluestem 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 Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.