Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Hybrid origin
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Blue danube
Hawaii
Blue Mink
Bavaria
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove short twigs
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Fever, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
AGERATUM 'Blue Hawaii'( HAWAII SERIES)
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Ageratum, Blue Hawaii Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Ageratum
In German
Lemon Verbena
Ageratum
In French
Aloysia
Ageratum
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Ageratum
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Ageratum
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Ageratum
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Ageratum
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Ageratum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Ageratum
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Ageratum is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Ageratum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ageratum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Ageratum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ageratum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Ageratum Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Ageratum physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Ageratum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Ageratum are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Ageratum flower color: Blue
- Ageratum leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Ageratum
Care of Lemon Verbena and Ageratum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ageratum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove short twigs. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ageratum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.