Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
America
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Cucurbita pepo
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
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, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
तोरी
In German
Echter Lavendel
Zucchini
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
Courgette
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
calabacín
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
abobrinha
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
Kabaczek
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
zucchini
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Zucchini
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Munstead Lavender and Zucchini Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Zucchini are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Munstead Lavender and Zucchini
Care of Munstead Lavender and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.