Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Needs very little water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Twigs
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
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Groundcover
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA stoechas 'Bee Brilliant'
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Spanish Lavender
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
फ्रेंच लैवेंडर
desert broom
In German
Französisch Lavendel
Wüste Besen
In French
lavande française
desert broom
In Spanish
lavanda francés
escoba del desierto
In Greek
γαλλική λεβάντα
desert broom
In Portuguese
lavanda francesa
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
francuski lawendy
desert broom
In Latin
stoechade
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Lavandula
Baccharis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of French Lavender and Desert Broom
Season and care of French Lavender and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about French Lavender and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for French Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Lavender is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
French Lavender and Desert Broom Physical Information
French Lavender and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. French Lavender height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of French Lavender and Desert Broom are as follows:
French Lavender flower color: Purple, Blue Violet and Plum
French Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of French Lavender and Desert Broom
Care of French Lavender and Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer French Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.