Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
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
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, 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
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Lavender
In Hindi
Water Celery
Lavender
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Lavendel
In French
Céleri d'eau
Lavande
In Spanish
El apio agua
Lavanda
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Lavanda
In Polish
Seler Woda
Lawenda
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oenantheae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Lavender
Season and care of Water Celery and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Lavender Physical Information
Water Celery and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Lavender are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Water Celery and Lavender
Care of Water Celery and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done 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 Water Celery 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.