Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation, 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
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
-
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
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Switchgrass
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
Switchgrass
In German
Echter Lavendel
Switchgrass
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
switchgrass
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
switchgrass
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
switchgrass
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
switchgrass
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
switchgrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Switchgrass
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Munstead Lavender and Switchgrass Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Switchgrass are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Munstead Lavender and Switchgrass
Care of Munstead Lavender and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.