Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Melissa, Sachet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Small narrow short
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
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
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
English Lavender
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Englisch Lavendel
In French
Citron Ponderosa
Lavande anglaise
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
Inglés lavanda
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
Inglês Lavender
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
English Lavender
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
anglicus Lavender
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and English Lavender
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and English Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and English Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for English Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ponderosa Lemon and English Lavender Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and English Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and English Lavender are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and English Lavender
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and English Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon 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.