Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
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
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
Carissa carandas
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Black Currant
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Echter Lavendel
Carandas
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
karondas
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
karondas
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
karondas
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
karondas
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
karondas
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
karondas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Lamiaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae, Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Karonda
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Munstead Lavender and Karonda Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Karonda are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Munstead Lavender and Karonda
Care of Munstead Lavender and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.