Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Bugs
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.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, 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
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
CARUM carvi
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
शाहजीरा
In German
Echter Lavendel
Kümmel
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
carvi
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
alcaravea
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
κύμινο
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
alcaravia
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
kminek
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
Caraway
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae, Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Caraway
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Caraway is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Caraway Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Caraway season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Munstead Lavender and Caraway Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Caraway physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Caraway are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Caraway flower color: White
- Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Munstead Lavender and Caraway
Care of Munstead Lavender and Caraway include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers. In summer Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.