Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Linear to lanceolate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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
Water regularly for 2 months
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Free of serious pests and diseases
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Blowflies, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
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
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
English Lavender
Wilga, Native Willow
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
Wilga
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Pirol
In French
Lavande anglaise
loriot
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
oriol
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
φλώρος
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
papa-figos
In Polish
English Lavender
Wilga
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
oriole
Phylum
Anthophyta
Charophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Lavender and Wilga
Season and care of English Lavender and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Lavender and Wilga Physical Information
English Lavender and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Wilga are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of English Lavender and Wilga
Care of English Lavender and Wilga 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 Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.