Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
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
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Lavender
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Lavender
Tomatillos
In German
Lavendel
Tomatillos
In French
Lavande
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Lavanda
Tomatillos
In Greek
λεβάντα
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Tomatillos
In Polish
Lawenda
Tomatillos
In Latin
Lavendula
Tomatillos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lavender and Tomatillo
Season and care of Lavender and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Lavender and Tomatillo Physical Information
Lavender and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Tomatillo are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Lavender and Tomatillo
Care of Lavender and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.