Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gray, Silver
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Insects
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RHAPHIOLEPIS
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Indian hawthorn
Lavender
In Hindi
भारतीय नागफनी
Lavender
In German
indische Hawthorn
Lavendel
In French
Indian Hawthorn
Lavande
In Spanish
Indian Hawthorn
Lavanda
In Greek
Ινδικό Hawthorn
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
indiana Hawthorn
Lavanda
In Polish
Indyjski Hawthorn
Lawenda
In Latin
Latin Hawthorn
Lavendula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Rhaphiolepis
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Indian Hawthorn and Lavender
Season and care of Indian Hawthorn and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Hawthorn and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Hawthorn and Lavender Physical Information
Indian Hawthorn and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Indian Hawthorn and Lavender are as follows:
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Indian Hawthorn and Lavender
Care of Indian Hawthorn and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and 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. In summer Indian Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.