Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
America, Europe
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Islands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
not available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
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
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Enkianthus
Verbena
In Hindi
Enkianthus
verbena
In German
Enkianthus
Eisenkraut
In French
Enkianthus
verveine
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Verbena
In Greek
Enkianthus
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
verbena
In Polish
Enkianthus
werbena
In Latin
Enkianthus
Grindelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Verbena
Season and care of Enkianthus and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Verbena season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Enkianthus and Verbena Physical Information
Enkianthus and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Verbena are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Enkianthus and Verbena
Care of Enkianthus and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Enkianthus 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.