Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Good for skin
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
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, 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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
English Lavender
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
houseleek
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Hauswurz
In French
Lavande anglaise
joubarbe
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
houseleek
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
houseleek
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
houseleek
In Polish
English Lavender
houseleek
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Sedoideae
Season and Care of English Lavender and Houseleek
Season and care of English Lavender and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Lavender and Houseleek Physical Information
English Lavender and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Houseleek are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of English Lavender and Houseleek
Care of English Lavender and Houseleek 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 Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.