Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
not available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
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
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
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, Root, Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Verbena
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
verbena
In German
Kraut Robert
Eisenkraut
In French
herbe à Robert
verveine
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Verbena
In Greek
βότανο Robert
λουίζα
In Portuguese
erva robert
verbena
In Polish
herb robert
werbena
In Latin
Robertus herba
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Verbena
Season and care of Herb Robert and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Herb Robert and Verbena Physical Information
Herb Robert and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Verbena are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Herb Robert and Verbena
Care of Herb Robert and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves 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 Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.