Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
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
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
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
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
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
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
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a condiment, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
Common Name
English Lavender
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
Lavandula angustifolia
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Echter Lavendel
In French
Lavande anglaise
Lavandula angustifolia
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
Lavandula angustifolia
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
Lavandula angustifolia
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
In Polish
English Lavender
Lawenda wąskolistna
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
Lavandyla angystifolia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Nepetoideae, Not Available
Season and Care of English Lavender and Munstead Lavender
Season and care of English Lavender and Munstead Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Munstead Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
English Lavender and Munstead Lavender Physical Information
English Lavender and Munstead Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Munstead Lavender are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of English Lavender and Munstead Lavender
Care of English Lavender and Munstead Lavender 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 Munstead Lavender 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 Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.