Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet, Plum
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Bee Brilliant'
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Spanish Lavender
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
फ्रेंच लैवेंडर
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Französisch Lavendel
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
lavande française
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
lavanda francés
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
γαλλική λεβάντα
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
lavanda francesa
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
francuski lawendy
Krzew aronii
In Latin
stoechade
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of French Lavender and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of French Lavender and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about French Lavender and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for French Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for French Lavender is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
French Lavender and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
French Lavender and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. French Lavender height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of French Lavender and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
French Lavender flower color: Purple, Blue Violet and Plum
French Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of French Lavender and Black Chokeberry
Care of French Lavender and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer French Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.