Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Melissa, Sachet
Habitat
Not Available
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
not available
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
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
English Lavender
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Englisch Lavendel
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
English Lavender
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Not Available
Dicotyledonae
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Lavandula
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mashua and English Lavender
Season and care of Mashua and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and English Lavender season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mashua and English Lavender Physical Information
Mashua and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and English Lavender are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Mashua and English Lavender
Care of Mashua and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.