Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
not available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of 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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
CYTISUS 'Lena'
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Broom
Verbena
In German
Besen
Eisenkraut
In Spanish
escoba
Verbena
In Portuguese
vassoura
verbena
In Latin
iuniperorum
Grindelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broom and Verbena
Season and care of Broom and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Broom and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Broom and Verbena Physical Information
Broom and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Broom and Verbena are as follows:
Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
Broom leaf color: Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Broom and Verbena
Care of Broom and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broom pruning is done 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 Broom 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.