Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern United States
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-10
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pyramidal
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, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Birds, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
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
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Common Name
Lavender
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
In Hindi
Lavender
Magnolia grandiflora
In German
Lavendel
Immergrüne Magnolie
In French
Lavande
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
In Spanish
Lavanda
Magnolia grandiflora
In Greek
λεβάντα
Magnolia grandiflora
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Magnólia-branca
In Polish
Lawenda
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
In Latin
Lavendula
Magnolia grandiflora
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Lamiaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Lavender and Southern Magnolia
Season and care of Lavender and Southern Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Southern Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lavender and Southern Magnolia Physical Information
Lavender and Southern Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Southern Magnolia are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
- Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lavender and Southern Magnolia
Care of Lavender and Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.