Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Argentina, Chile
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Bog Rosemary
In German
Lemon Verbena
Rosmarinheide
In French
Aloysia
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Bog Rosemary. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Lemon Verbena and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Bog Rosemary
Care of Lemon Verbena and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.