Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, 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
Not Available
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
ALLIUM vineale
Common Name
English Lavender
Wild Garlic
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
लहसुन
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Knoblauch
In French
Lavande anglaise
Ail
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
Ajo
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
alho
In Polish
English Lavender
czosnek
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
allium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of English Lavender and Wild Garlic
Season and care of English Lavender and Wild Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Wild Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Garlic season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Wild Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Garlic is Neutral.
English Lavender and Wild Garlic Physical Information
English Lavender and Wild Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wild Garlic height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Wild Garlic are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Wild Garlic flower color: Gold
- Wild Garlic leaf color: Light Green
Care of English Lavender and Wild Garlic
Care of English Lavender and Wild Garlic 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 Wild Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Wild Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.