Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Not Avaialble
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Lake Sides, savannahs
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
9 - 1
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, 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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
No serious insect or disease problems
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
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Crickets
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
bank hedging, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Screen, Used as Biofuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
MISCANTHUS Giganteus
Common Name
English Lavender
Giant Silvergrass
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
Giant Silvergrass
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Riesenschilf
In French
Lavande anglaise
géant silvergrass
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
Giant Silvergrass
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
Giant Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
Silvergrass gigante
In Polish
English Lavender
Giant Silvergrass
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
Giant Silvergrass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Lilopsida
Genus
Lavandula
Miscanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Lavender and Giant Silvergrass
Season and care of English Lavender and Giant Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Giant Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Giant Silvergrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
English Lavender and Giant Silvergrass Physical Information
English Lavender and Giant Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Giant Silvergrass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Giant Silvergrass are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Giant Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Giant Silvergrass leaf color: Green
Care of English Lavender and Giant Silvergrass
Care of English Lavender and Giant Silvergrass 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 Giant Silvergrass 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 Giant Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.