Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
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
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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Container, 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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Good for skin
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
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
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
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
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, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
English Lavender
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
Tomatillos
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Tomatillos
In French
Lavande anglaise
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
Tomatillos
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
Tomatillos
In Polish
English Lavender
Tomatillos
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
Tomatillos
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Lavender and Tomatillo
Season and care of English Lavender and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
English Lavender and Tomatillo Physical Information
English Lavender and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Tomatillo are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of English Lavender and Tomatillo
Care of English Lavender and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.