Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Mediterranean
China
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Lavender
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Lavender
Hydrangea
In German
Lavendel
Hortensie
In French
Lavande
Hortensia
In Spanish
Lavanda
Hortensia
In Greek
λεβάντα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Hortênsia
In Polish
Lawenda
Hortensja
In Latin
Lavendula
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
GLUMIFLORAE
Genus
Lavandula
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Sorghum
Season and Care of Lavender and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Lavender and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Lavender and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Lavender and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Lavender and Centipede Grass
Care of Lavender and Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.