Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
World/Pandemic
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
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, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
English Lavender
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
dwarf papyrus
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Lavande anglaise
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
papiro enano
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
papiro anão
In Polish
English Lavender
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
P. papyrus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
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 Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of English Lavender and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Lavender and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
English Lavender and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of English Lavender and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of English Lavender and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.