Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Babylon
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Weeping
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, 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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Tree trunks
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
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Lavender
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
Lavender
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Lavendel
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
Lavande
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
Lavanda
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
λεβάντα
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
Lavanda
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Lawenda
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
Lavendula
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Saliceae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Lavender and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Lavender and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Lavender and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Lavender and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lavender and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Lavender and Corkscrew Willow 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 Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.