Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Orange bottlebrush ginger, Kahili ginger, Cream garland-lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Forest edges, Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Swamps, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every week
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Chest pain, Febrifuge, Joint pain, Stomachic, Tonic, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Garland, Paper pulp, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
HEDYCHIUM coronarium
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Butterfly Ginger, Butterfly Lily, White Garland Lily
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Butterfly Ginger Plant
In German
Lemon Verbena
Schmetterling Ingwerpflanze
In French
Aloysia
Papillon Ginger Plante
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Planta de jengibre de la mariposa
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Πεταλούδα Τζίντζερ φυτών
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Borboleta Ginger planta
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Butterfly Ginger roślin
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Gingiber Plantae Gloria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Verbenaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Zingiberoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Butterfly Ginger
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Butterfly Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Butterfly Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butterfly Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Butterfly Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Butterfly Ginger Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Butterfly Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Butterfly Ginger height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Butterfly Ginger are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Butterfly Ginger flower color: White and Yellow
- Butterfly Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Butterfly Ginger
Care of Lemon Verbena and Butterfly Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Butterfly Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.