Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Canary Islands
Types
Melissa, Sachet
phoenix canariensis hybrid, Phoenix rupicola
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
along watercourse, Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-13
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, H2, 8, 9, 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
Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Needs good drainage, Reduce watering in winter
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
Loam, 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
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
Palmetto weevil
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
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
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
Energy
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
Air freshner, Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
PHOENIX canariensis
Common Name
English Lavender
Canary Island Date Palm, canary date palm, dattier des Canaries, phoenix palm, pineapple palm
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
Phoenix Canariensis
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Phoenix Canariensis
In French
Lavande anglaise
dattier des Canaries
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
palmera canaria
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
Phoenix Canariensis
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
Palmeira-das-canárias
In Polish
English Lavender
Daktylowiec kanaryjski
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
Phoenix Canariensis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Phoeniceae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of English Lavender and Phoenix Canariensis
Season and care of English Lavender and Phoenix Canariensis is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Phoenix Canariensis Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phoenix Canariensis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Phoenix Canariensis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Phoenix Canariensis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Lavender and Phoenix Canariensis Physical Information
English Lavender and Phoenix Canariensis physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Phoenix Canariensis height is 152.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Phoenix Canariensis are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Phoenix Canariensis flower color: Yellow and Ivory
- Phoenix Canariensis leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of English Lavender and Phoenix Canariensis
Care of English Lavender and Phoenix Canariensis 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 Phoenix Canariensis 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 Phoenix Canariensis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.