Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Eastern Africa
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Broadly Ovate
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Lemon Verbena
Blue Lotus
In French
Aloysia
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Nymphaeales
Family
Verbenaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Blue Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Blue Lotus? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Blue Lotus. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Blue Lotus doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Blue Lotus 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 Blue Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Blue Lotus
Care of Lemon Verbena and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.