Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Melissa, Sachet
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
English Lavender
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Englisch Lavendel
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
English Lavender
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Not Available
Dicotyledonae
Order
Aquifoliales
Lamiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and English Lavender
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nellie Stevens Holly and English Lavender Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and English Lavender are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and English Lavender
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.