Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
  
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,540.00 cm
  
11
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular 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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
  
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
  
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits, 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
  
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
  
PRUNUS cerasifera
  
Common Name
Lavender
  
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
  
In Hindi
Lavender
  
चेरी प्लम
  
In German
Lavendel
  
cherry Plum
  
In French
Lavande
  
Prunus
  
In Spanish
Lavanda
  
cherry Plum
  
In Greek
λεβάντα
  
Cherry Plum
  
In Portuguese
Lavanda
  
cherry Plum
  
In Polish
Lawenda
  
Cherry Plum
  
In Latin
Lavendula
  
cerasus PRUNUM
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Lavandula
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Lavanduleae
  
Amygdaleae
  
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
  
Amygdaloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lavender and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Lavender and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Lavender and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Lavender and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
- Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lavender and Cherry Plum
Care of Lavender and Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.