Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Mediterranean
Middle Africa
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Lavender
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
Lavender
हाथी घास
In German
Lavendel
Elefantengras
In French
Lavande
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Lavanda
pasto elefante
In Greek
λεβάντα
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
Lavanda
capim-elefante
In Polish
Lawenda
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Lavendula
elephanti herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Lavandula
Pennisetum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lavender and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Lavender and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lavender and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Lavender and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Lavender and Elephant Grass
Care of Lavender and Elephant 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 Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.