Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
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
Cosmetics
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
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Plum
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
बेर
In German
Echter Lavendel
Pflaume
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
prune
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
ciruela
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
ameixa
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
Śliwka
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
Plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Plum
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Munstead Lavender and Plum Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Plum are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Munstead Lavender and Plum
Care of Munstead Lavender and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.