Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, 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
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
Lavender
Ironbark
In Hindi
Lavender
Ironbark
In German
Lavendel
Ironbark
In French
Lavande
Ironbark
In Spanish
Lavanda
Ironbark
In Greek
λεβάντα
Ironbark
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Ironbark
In Polish
Lawenda
Ironbark
In Latin
Lavendula
Ironbark
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Lamiaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Lavender and Ironbark
Season and care of Lavender and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lavender and Ironbark Physical Information
Lavender and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Ironbark are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lavender and Ironbark
Care of Lavender and Ironbark 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 Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.