Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Enkianthus campanulatus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
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
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Common Name
Lavender
Enkianthus
In Hindi
Lavender
Enkianthus
In German
Lavendel
Enkianthus
In French
Lavande
Enkianthus
In Spanish
Lavanda
Enkianthus
In Greek
λεβάντα
Enkianthus
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Enkianthus
In Polish
Lawenda
Enkianthus
In Latin
Lavendula
Enkianthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Enkianthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Heteromorpheae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Enkianthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lavender and Enkianthus
Season and care of Lavender and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Enkianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Lavender and Enkianthus Physical Information
Lavender and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Enkianthus are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
- Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lavender and Enkianthus
Care of Lavender and Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.