Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Africa
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
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Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-12
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, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark 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
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, 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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
EXACUM affine
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
persian violet
In German
Echter Lavendel
persian violet
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
persian violet
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
Violeta persa
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
Violeta persa
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
Persian Violet
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Lamiaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Exaceae
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Persian Violet
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Munstead Lavender and Persian Violet Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Persian Violet are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Munstead Lavender and Persian Violet
Care of Munstead Lavender and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.