Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States
America, Europe
Types
Not available
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
not available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
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, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Verbena
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
verbena
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Eisenkraut
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
verveine
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Verbena
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
verbena
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
werbena
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Verbena
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Verbena Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Verbena are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Verbena
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.