Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial or Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
Europe
  
Types
Melissa, Sachet
  
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
  
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
  
Cultivated Beds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
4-8
  
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
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Red, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Less Watering
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
  
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
  
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
  
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
  
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
  
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
  
Common Name
English Lavender
  
Swiss Chard
  
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
  
Swiss Chard
  
In German
Englisch Lavendel
  
Swiss Chard
  
In French
Lavande anglaise
  
Chard suisse
  
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
  
Acelgas
  
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
  
Σέσκουλο
  
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
  
Acelga suíça
  
In Polish
English Lavender
  
Boćwina
  
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
  
Swiss Chard
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Chenopodiaceae
  
Genus
Lavandula
  
Beta
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Lavanduleae
  
Cyclolobeae
  
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
  
Betoideae
  
Season and Care of English Lavender and Swiss Chard
Season and care of English Lavender and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
English Lavender and Swiss Chard Physical Information
English Lavender and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Swiss Chard are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of English Lavender and Swiss Chard
Care of English Lavender and Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.