Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, 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, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
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 as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
Lavender
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
Lavender
Earth Star
In German
Lavendel
Erdstern
In French
Lavande
Terre étoile
In Spanish
Lavanda
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
λεβάντα
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Estrela da terra
In Polish
Lawenda
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
Lavendula
terra, stella
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Bromeliales
Family
Lamiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Cryptanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Lavender and Earth Star
Wondering what are the properties of Lavender and Earth Star? We provide you with everything About Lavender and Earth Star. Lavender doesn't have thorns and Earth Star doesn't have thorns. Also Lavender does not have fragrant flowers. Lavender has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea and Vomiting and Earth Star has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lavender and Earth Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lavender and Earth Star
Season and care of Lavender and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Earth Star is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Earth Star is Not Available.
Lavender and Earth Star Physical Information
Lavender and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lavender and Earth Star are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
- Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lavender and Earth Star
Care of Lavender and Earth Star 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 Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.