Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
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
Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
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
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Good for skin, 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
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
English Lavender
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
Wood Sorrel
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Sauerklee
In French
Lavande anglaise
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
alazán de madera
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
English Lavender
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Oxalidales
Family
Lamiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of English Lavender and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of English Lavender and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
English Lavender and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
English Lavender and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of English Lavender and Wood Sorrel
Care of English Lavender and Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.