Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Candleberry tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Medium, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, 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, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
TRIADICA sebifera
Common Name
Lavender
Chinese Tallow
In Hindi
Lavender
चीनी तेल
In German
Lavendel
chinesisch Talg
In French
Lavande
chinesisch Talg
In Spanish
Lavanda
suif chinois
In Greek
λεβάντα
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
In Portuguese
Lavanda
sebo chinesa
In Polish
Lawenda
chiński łój
In Latin
Lavendula
Chinese adipe
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Hippomaneae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lavender and Chinese Tallow
Season and care of Lavender and Chinese Tallow is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Chinese Tallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lavender and Chinese Tallow Physical Information
Lavender and Chinese Tallow physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lavender and Chinese Tallow are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
- Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Care of Lavender and Chinese Tallow
Care of Lavender and Chinese Tallow 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 Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.