Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
-
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Allergy
-
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a condiment, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
In Hindi
firethorn
Lavandula angustifolia
In German
firethorn
Echter Lavendel
In French
firethorn
Lavandula angustifolia
In Spanish
firethorn
Lavandula angustifolia
In Greek
firethorn
Lavandula angustifolia
In Portuguese
firethorn
Lavandula angustifolia
In Polish
firethorn
Lawenda wąskolistna
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Lavandyla angystifolia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Pyracantha
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Munstead Lavender
Season and care of Firethorn and Munstead Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Munstead Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firethorn and Munstead Lavender Physical Information
Firethorn and Munstead Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Munstead Lavender are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Firethorn and Munstead Lavender
Care of Firethorn and Munstead Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Munstead Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.