Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
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, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
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.
Showy Purposes
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
Red Buckeye
In German
Echter Lavendel
Red Buckeye
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Munstead Lavender and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Munstead Lavender and Red Buckeye
Care of Munstead Lavender and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.