Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
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
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
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
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Heart-shaped
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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 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 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
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
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
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
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
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.