Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Oval
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, 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
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
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, 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
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
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
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
English Lavender
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Lavande anglaise
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
English Lavender
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Citreae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of English Lavender and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of English Lavender and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
English Lavender and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
English Lavender and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of English Lavender and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of English Lavender and Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.