Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Cusick's camas, large camas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
meadows, moist forests, Open Plains
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
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 slender
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
chipping, Offsets, scooping, Twin scaling, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer, Time release fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Leucoderma, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Hyacinthus orientalis
Common Name
English Lavender
Hyacinth, common hyacinth, garden hyacinth, dutch hyacinth
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
ह्यचीन्थ
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Hyazinthe
In French
Lavande anglaise
jacinthe
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
jacinto
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
υάκινθος
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
jacinto
In Polish
English Lavender
hiacynt
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
et hyacinthinas,
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Hyacinthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of English Lavender and Wild Hyacinth
Season and care of English Lavender and Wild Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Wild Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Hyacinth season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Wild Hyacinth is Loam while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Hyacinth is Acidic, Neutral.
English Lavender and Wild Hyacinth Physical Information
English Lavender and Wild Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wild Hyacinth height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Wild Hyacinth are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Wild Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Wild Hyacinth leaf color: Green
Care of English Lavender and Wild Hyacinth
Care of English Lavender and Wild Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth 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 Wild Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.