Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Eastern Asia
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Green, Dark Green
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Fungal Diseases, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
RHAPHIOLEPIS
Common Name
Lavender
Indian hawthorn
In Hindi
Lavender
भारतीय नागफनी
In German
Lavendel
indische Hawthorn
In French
Lavande
Indian Hawthorn
In Spanish
Lavanda
Indian Hawthorn
In Greek
λεβάντα
Ινδικό Hawthorn
In Portuguese
Lavanda
indiana Hawthorn
In Polish
Lawenda
Indyjski Hawthorn
In Latin
Lavendula
Latin Hawthorn
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Rhaphiolepis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Lavender and Indian Hawthorn
Wondering what are the properties of Lavender and Indian Hawthorn? We provide you with everything About Lavender and Indian Hawthorn. Lavender doesn't have thorns and Indian Hawthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Lavender does not have fragrant flowers. Lavender has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea and Vomiting and Indian Hawthorn 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 Indian Hawthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lavender and Indian Hawthorn
Season and care of Lavender and Indian Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Indian Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Lavender and Indian Hawthorn Physical Information
Lavender and Indian Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lavender and Indian Hawthorn are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Lavender and Indian Hawthorn
Care of Lavender and Indian Hawthorn 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 Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.