Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
China
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Prunus domestica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Forest margins, Forests, Mountains, Scrubs, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
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, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Purple
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
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 water frequently
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Caterpillars, Crown gall, Peach Leaf Curl, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
PRUNUS salicina
Common Name
English Lavender
Japanese Plum
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
Japanese Plum
In German
Englisch Lavendel
japanische Pflaumen
In French
Lavande anglaise
prune japonaise
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
ciruelo japonés
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
Ιαπωνικά Plum
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
ameixa japonesa
In Polish
English Lavender
japoński Plum
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
Plum Italica
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Lavender and Japanese Plum
Season and care of English Lavender and Japanese Plum is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Japanese Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
English Lavender and Japanese Plum Physical Information
English Lavender and Japanese Plum physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Japanese Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Japanese Plum are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Japanese Plum flower color: White
- Japanese Plum leaf color: Green
Care of English Lavender and Japanese Plum
Care of English Lavender and Japanese Plum 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 Japanese Plum 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 Japanese Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.