Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
Mediterranean, Western Asia
  
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
  
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
  
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
  
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Yellow, Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Maple shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
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
  
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
  
Aphids, Birds, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Bees, Birds, Rats
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
  
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
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
  
Culinary use, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
  
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
  
Common Name
Lavender
  
Fig, Kadota Fig
  
In Hindi
Lavender
  
अंजीर
  
In German
Lavendel
  
Feige
  
In French
Lavande
  
figue
  
In Spanish
Lavanda
  
higo
  
In Greek
λεβάντα
  
Σύκο
  
In Portuguese
Lavanda
  
Figura
  
In Polish
Lawenda
  
Figa
  
In Latin
Lavendula
  
Fig
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Moraceae
  
Genus
Lavandula
  
Ficus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Lavanduleae
  
Ficeae
  
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available