Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
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
A1, A2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
-
Allergy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
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
Culinary use, Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Echter Lavendel
Rotkohl
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Munstead Lavender and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Munstead Lavender and Red Cabbage
Care of Munstead Lavender and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.