Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Central America, Mexico
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-8
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
A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Throat itching, Vomiting
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
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
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
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
Mousemelon
In German
Echter Lavendel
Maus Melone
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
Mousemelon
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
melão rato
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
mysz melona
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
mouse melon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Munstead Lavender and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Munstead Lavender and Mouse Melon
Care of Munstead Lavender and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.