Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Hybrid origin
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
बिगोनिया
In German
Lemon Verbena
Begonie
In French
Aloysia
Begonia
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Begonia
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Begônia
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Begonia
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Verbenaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Begonia
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Begonia Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Begonia are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Begonia
Care of Lemon Verbena and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.