Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
America, Europe
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
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
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Beautyberry
Verbena
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
verbena
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Eisenkraut
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
verveine
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
Verbena
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
verbena
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
werbena
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Grindelia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Verbena
Season and care of Beautyberry and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Beautyberry and Verbena Physical Information
Beautyberry and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Verbena are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Beautyberry and Verbena
Care of Beautyberry and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.