Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan
America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Verbena
In Hindi
Bluebeard
verbena
In German
Blaubart
Eisenkraut
In French
Bluebeard
verveine
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Verbena
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
verbena
In Polish
Sinobrody
werbena
In Latin
Bluebeard
Grindelia
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Verbena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Verbena
Season and care of Bluebeard and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Verbena season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Bluebeard and Verbena Physical Information
Bluebeard and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Verbena are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bluebeard and Verbena
Care of Bluebeard and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Bluebeard 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.
