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About Hybrid Phlox and Verbena


About Verbena and Hybrid Phlox


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Annual   

Type
Flowering Plants   
Flowering Plants   

Origin
Hybrid origin, North America   
America, Europe   

Types
Not Available   
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
50   
99+

Habitat
Not Available   
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21   
not available   

Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
65.00 cm   
99+
6.56 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
55.00 cm   
99+
10.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Lavender   
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
Dark Green   
Dark Green, Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Dark Green, Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated   
Oblovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Early Spring, Late Autumn   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Root Division   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic   

Soil Type
Loam   
Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove dead flowers   
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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Not Available   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Not Available   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Not Available   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Not Available   
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Food for animals   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

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
Flowers   
Flowers, Root   

Other Uses
Food for animals, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'   
Purpletop Vervain   

Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox   
Verbena   

In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox   
verbena   

In German
Hybrid Phlox   
Eisenkraut   

In French
Phlox Hybrid   
verveine   

In Spanish
Phlox híbrido   
Verbena   

In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox   
λουίζα   

In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido   
verbena   

In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox   
werbena   

In Latin
Hybrid Phlox   
Grindelia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Ericales   
Lamiales   

Family
Polemoniaceae   
Verbenaceae   

Genus
Phlox   
Verbena   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
67   
99+
250   
99+

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Properties of Hybrid Phlox and Verbena

Wondering what are the properties of Hybrid Phlox and Verbena? We provide you with everything About Hybrid Phlox and Verbena. Hybrid Phlox doesn't have thorns and Verbena doesn't have thorns. Also Hybrid Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Hybrid Phlox has allergic reactions like Not Available and Verbena has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hybrid Phlox and Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Verbena

Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Hybrid Phlox and Verbena Physical Information

Hybrid Phlox and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Verbena are as follows:

Care of Hybrid Phlox and Verbena

Care of Hybrid Phlox and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers 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 Hybrid Phlox 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.

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