Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
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
1a, 1b, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, 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, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
English Lavender
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
Evening Primrose
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Evening Primrose
In French
Lavande anglaise
onagre
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
onagra
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
Evening Primrose
In Polish
English Lavender
wiesiołka
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Lavandula
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of English Lavender and Evening Primrose
Season and care of English Lavender and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Evening Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Lavender and Evening Primrose Physical Information
English Lavender and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Evening Primrose are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of English Lavender and Evening Primrose
Care of English Lavender and Evening Primrose 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 Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.