Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern United States
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
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
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Lavender
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Lavender
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Lavendel
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Lavande
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Lavanda
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
λεβάντα
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Lawenda
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Lavendula
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Lavender and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Lavender and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lavender and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Lavender and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Lavender and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Lavender and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.