Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Nasal Congestion
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
Bidens alba
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Bidens
In German
Lemon Verbena
Bidens
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Bidens
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Bidens
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Bidens
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Bidens
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Bidens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Bidens
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Bidens? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Bidens. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Bidens doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Bidens has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Lemon Verbena and Bidens and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Bidens
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Bidens is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Bidens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Bidens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bidens is Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Bidens Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Bidens physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Bidens are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Bidens flower color: Yellow
- Bidens leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Bidens
Care of Lemon Verbena and Bidens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.