Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Brazil
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a condiment, Used as a flavouring in food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
Abutilon
In German
Echter Lavendel
Abutilon
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
Abutilon
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
Abutilon
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
Abutilon
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
Abutilon
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Malveae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae, Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Abutilon
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Munstead Lavender and Abutilon Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Abutilon are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Munstead Lavender and Abutilon
Care of Munstead Lavender and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.