Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Cedars
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
देवदार एल्म
In German
Lemon Verbena
Cedar Elm
In French
Aloysia
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Cedar Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Cedar Elm? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Cedar Elm. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Cedar Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cedar Elm 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 Cedar Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Cedar Elm
Care of Lemon Verbena and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.