Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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 once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Citrus limetta
Common Name
English Lavender
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
मौसम्बी
In German
Englisch Lavendel
süße Limone
In French
Lavande anglaise
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
doce de limão
In Polish
English Lavender
słodkie limonki
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Citreae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of English Lavender and Sweet Lime
Season and care of English Lavender and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
English Lavender and Sweet Lime Physical Information
English Lavender and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Sweet Lime are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of English Lavender and Sweet Lime
Care of English Lavender and Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.