Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, roadside embankments, Stony hillsides
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray, Silver
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Gout, Rheumatism
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens 'Purity'
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Perennial candytuft
Lavender
In Hindi
Perennial candytuft
Lavender
In German
Perennial candytuft
Lavendel
In French
candytuft Perennial
Lavande
In Spanish
candytuft perenne
Lavanda
In Greek
πολυετείς candytuft
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
candytuft perennial
Lavanda
In Polish
Wieloletnia candytuft
Lawenda
In Latin
annos suffruticosum
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Perennial Candytuft and Lavender
Season and care of Perennial Candytuft and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Perennial Candytuft and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perennial Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Perennial Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perennial Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Perennial Candytuft and Lavender Physical Information
Perennial Candytuft and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Perennial Candytuft height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Perennial Candytuft and Lavender are as follows:
Perennial Candytuft flower color: White
Perennial Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Perennial Candytuft and Lavender
Care of Perennial Candytuft and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perennial Candytuft pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Perennial Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.