Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Argentina, Chile
Types
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Roadsides, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AGERATUM houstonianum
ALOYSIA triphylla
Common Name
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
In Hindi
Blue Mink
Plant
Lemon Verbena
In German
Blue Mink
Pflanze
Lemon Verbena
In French
Bleu Mink
Plante
Aloysia
In Spanish
azul Mink
Planta
Aloysia triphylla
In Greek
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
Lemon Verbena
In Portuguese
azul Mink
Plantar
Aloysia triphylla
In Polish
niebieski Mink
Roślina
Lemon Verbena
In Latin
blue Mink
planta
Lemon Verbena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Blue Mink and Lemon Verbena
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Mink and Lemon Verbena? We provide you with everything About Blue Mink and Lemon Verbena. Blue Mink doesn't have thorns and Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Mink does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Mink has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Poisonous and Skin irritation and Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Poisonous and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Mink and Lemon Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Mink and Lemon Verbena
Season and care of Blue Mink and Lemon Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Mink and Lemon Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Mink season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Mink and Lemon Verbena Physical Information
Blue Mink and Lemon Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Mink and Lemon Verbena are as follows:
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
- Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Mink and Lemon Verbena
Care of Blue Mink and Lemon Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Mink pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.