Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
America, Europe
Types
Not available
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp Places, open Woodlands, Rocky areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
not available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
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, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Attracts
Wildlife
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Used to establish native woodland, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chills, Lung Problems
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Making Perfumes
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
Container, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
DENNSTAEDTIA punctilobula
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Hayscented Fern
Verbena
In Hindi
Hayscented Fern
verbena
In German
Hayscented Fern
Eisenkraut
In French
Hayscented Fern
verveine
In Spanish
Hayscented helecho
Verbena
In Greek
Hayscented Fern
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Hayscented Fern
verbena
In Polish
Hayscented Fern
werbena
In Latin
Fern Hayscented
Grindelia
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Lamiales
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Dennstaedtia
Verbena
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hayscented Fern and Verbena
Season and care of Hayscented Fern and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Hayscented Fern and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hayscented Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hayscented Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Hayscented Fern is Acidic and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Hayscented Fern and Verbena Physical Information
Hayscented Fern and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Hayscented Fern height is 38.10 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Hayscented Fern and Verbena are as follows:
Hayscented Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Hayscented Fern leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hayscented Fern and Verbena
Care of Hayscented Fern and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hayscented Fern pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Hayscented Fern 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.