Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Asia
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
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, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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 the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
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
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Lavender
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In German
Lavendel
Mizuna
In Spanish
Lavanda
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Mizuna
In Latin
Lavendula
Mizuna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lavender and Mizuna
Season and care of Lavender and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Lavender and Mizuna Physical Information
Lavender and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Mizuna are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Lavender and Mizuna
Care of Lavender and Mizuna 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 Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.