Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Europe
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
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Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
चुकंदर
In German
Lemon Verbena
Rübe
In French
Aloysia
betterave
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
remolacha
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
beterraba
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
buraczany
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Verbenaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Beet
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Beet Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Beet are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Beet
Care of Lemon Verbena and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.