Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
America, Europe
Types
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Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Amur Maple
Verbena
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
verbena
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Eisenkraut
In French
érable de l'Amour
verveine
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Verbena
In Greek
Amur Maple
λουίζα
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
verbena
In Polish
klon amur
werbena
In Latin
amur acernis
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Verbena
Season and care of Amur Maple and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Amur Maple and Verbena Physical Information
Amur Maple and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Verbena are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Amur Maple and Verbena
Care of Amur Maple and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.