Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Lemon Verbena
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Aloysia
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Lemon Verbena and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.