Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
Mediterranean
Types
not available
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
deer resistant
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 As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAREX buchananii
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Leatherleaf Sedge
Lavender
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Sedge
Lavender
In German
Leatherleaf Sedge
Lavendel
In French
Leatherleaf Sedge
Lavande
In Spanish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Lavanda
In Greek
Leatherleaf Sedge
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Leatherleaf Sedge
Lavanda
In Polish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Lawenda
In Latin
Leatherleaf Sedge
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Lavender
Season and care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Sedge and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Leatherleaf Sedge and Lavender Physical Information
Leatherleaf Sedge and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Lavender are as follows:
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Lavender
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Leatherleaf Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.