Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
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
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
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
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
Evening Primrose
In German
Echter Lavendel
Evening Primrose
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
onagre
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
onagra
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
Evening Primrose
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
wiesiołka
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Lavandula
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae, Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Evening Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Munstead Lavender and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Munstead Lavender and Evening Primrose
Care of Munstead Lavender and Evening Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.