Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, 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
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, 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
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Echter Lavendel
Yambohne
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Jicama
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Munstead Lavender and Jicama Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Jicama are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Munstead Lavender and Jicama
Care of Munstead Lavender and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.