Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Melissa, Sachet
Habitat
Damp shady woods
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
-9999
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a 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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MILIUM effusum
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
English Lavender
In Hindi
Milium effusum
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Wald-Flattergras
Englisch Lavendel
In French
millet étalé
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
effusum milium
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
milium effusum
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
milium effusum
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
prosownica rozpierzchła
English Lavender
In Latin
milium effusum
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Milium Effusum and English Lavender
Season and care of Milium Effusum and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Milium Effusum and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Milium Effusum season is Summer and Fall and English Lavender season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Milium Effusum and English Lavender Physical Information
Milium Effusum and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Milium Effusum and English Lavender are as follows:
Milium Effusum flower color: Not Available
Milium Effusum 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 Milium Effusum and English Lavender
Care of Milium Effusum and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Milium Effusum 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.