Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Argentina, Chile
Types
Cercis
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Roadsides, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
ALOYSIA triphylla
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Lemon Verbena
In German
OstRedbud
Lemon Verbena
In French
Redbud Orient
Aloysia
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Aloysia triphylla
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Lemon Verbena
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Aloysia triphylla
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Lemon Verbena
In Latin
Cercis
Lemon Verbena
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Lemon Verbena
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Lemon Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Lemon Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Lemon Verbena Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Lemon Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Lemon Verbena height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Lemon Verbena are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
- Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Lemon Verbena
Care of Eastern Redbud and Lemon Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud 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.