Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
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
Mediterranean region
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Headache
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds
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, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide
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
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Hedge Lavender
Verbena
In Hindi
Lavender
verbena
In German
Lavendel
Eisenkraut
In French
Lavande
verveine
In Spanish
Lavanda
Verbena
In Portuguese
Lavanda
verbena
In Polish
Lawenda
werbena
In Latin
Lavendula
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hedge Lavender and Verbena
Season and care of Hedge Lavender and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Lavender and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Hedge Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Hedge Lavender and Verbena Physical Information
Hedge Lavender and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Hedge Lavender and Verbena are as follows:
Hedge Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Hedge Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hedge Lavender and Verbena
Care of Hedge Lavender and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth 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 Hedge Lavender 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.