Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Mediterranean
Types
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purplish Green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Narrowly linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sod
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
POA pratensis
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Kentucky Bluegrass
Lavender
In Hindi
Kentucky Bluegrass
Lavender
In German
Kentucky Bluegrass
Lavendel
In French
Kentucky Bluegrass
Lavande
In Spanish
Pasto azul de Kentucky
Lavanda
In Greek
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Kentucky Bluegrass
Lavanda
In Polish
Wiechlina
Lawenda
In Latin
Kentucky Bluegrass
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Lavender
Season and care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Kentucky Bluegrass and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kentucky Bluegrass and Lavender Physical Information
Kentucky Bluegrass and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kentucky Bluegrass and Lavender are as follows:
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Lavender
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kentucky Bluegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Kentucky Bluegrass 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.