Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
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, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Caterpillar
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
FOENICULUM vulgare
Common Name
English Lavender
Common Fennel, Fennel
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
सौंफ़
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Fenchel
In French
Lavande anglaise
Fenouil
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
Hinojo
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
Μάραθο
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
Funcho
In Polish
English Lavender
Koper włoski
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
faeniculi
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Foeniculum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Lavender and Fennel
Season and care of English Lavender and Fennel is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Fennel Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fennel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Fennel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline.
English Lavender and Fennel Physical Information
English Lavender and Fennel physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Fennel are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Fennel flower color: Yellow
- Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Care of English Lavender and Fennel
Care of English Lavender and Fennel 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 Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.