Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Argentina, Chile
  
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
  
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
  
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
  
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Long linear and narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
Not Available
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Does not require lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
  
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
  
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
  
AGAVE
  
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
  
Century plant
  
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
  
रामबांस
  
In German
Lemon Verbena
  
Agave
  
In French
Aloysia
  
Agave
  
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
  
Agave
  
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
  
Agave
  
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
  
Agave
  
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
  
Agawa
  
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
  
Agave
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Verbenaceae
  
Agavaceae
  
Genus
Aloysia
  
Agave
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Agavoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Agave
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Agave season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Agave is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Agave is Not Available.
Lemon Verbena and Agave Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Agave are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Agave flower color: Not Available
- Agave leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lemon Verbena and Agave
Care of Lemon Verbena and Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.