Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet, Plum
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Headache
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Lavandula Stoechas
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Topped Lavender, Spanish Lavender
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Spanish Lavender
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Spanish Lavender
Crested Iris
In French
Spanish Lavender
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Spanish Lavender
Crested Iris
In Greek
Ισπανικά Λεβάντα
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Spanish Lavender
Crested Iris
In Polish
Spanish Lavender
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Spanish Lavender
iubatum Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Irideae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Lavender and Crested Iris
Season and care of Spanish Lavender and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Lavender and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Lavender is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spanish Lavender and Crested Iris Physical Information
Spanish Lavender and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Lavender height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Spanish Lavender and Crested Iris are as follows:
Spanish Lavender flower color: Purple, Blue Violet and Plum
Spanish Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Spanish Lavender and Crested Iris
Care of Spanish Lavender and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Lavender pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spanish Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.