Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Melissa, Sachet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
English Lavender
In Hindi
houseleek
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Hauswurz
Englisch Lavendel
In French
joubarbe
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
houseleek
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
houseleek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
houseleek
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
houseleek
English Lavender
In Latin
AMERIMNON
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Crassulaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Houseleek and English Lavender
Season and care of Houseleek and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and English Lavender Physical Information
Houseleek and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and English Lavender are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Houseleek and English Lavender
Care of Houseleek and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.