Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12 - 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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
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
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Ample Water
Moderate
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
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
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
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
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
English Lavender
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
Bassia scoparia
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Besen-Radmelde
In French
Lavande anglaise
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
English Lavender
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Camphorosmoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Lavender and Kochia
Season and care of English Lavender and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kochia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Lavender and Kochia Physical Information
English Lavender and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Kochia are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Kochia flower color: Not Available
- Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Care of English Lavender and Kochia
Care of English Lavender and Kochia 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 Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.