Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
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Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
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
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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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, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
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
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
candlenut पेड़
In German
Echter Lavendel
Candlenut Baum
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Lamiales
Malpighiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Candlenut
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Munstead Lavender and Candlenut Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Candlenut are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Munstead Lavender and Candlenut
Care of Munstead Lavender and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.