Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
America, Europe
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Average
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Average
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
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, Tuber
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, 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
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Gladiolus
Verbena
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
verbena
In German
Gladiolen
Eisenkraut
In French
Glaïeul
verveine
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Verbena
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
verbena
In Polish
mieczyk
werbena
In Latin
Gladiolus
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Verbena
Season and care of Gladiolus and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Verbena season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Gladiolus and Verbena Physical Information
Gladiolus and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Verbena are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gladiolus and Verbena
Care of Gladiolus and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth 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 Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.