Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Mexico
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
Zinnia elegans
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Youth-and-age, common zinnia, elegant zinnia
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
आम Zinnia
In German
Lemon Verbena
Gemeinsame Zinnia
In French
Aloysia
Zinnia commune
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Zinnia común
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
κοινή Zinnia
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Zinnia comum
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
wspólna Zinnia
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
commune Zinnia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Common Zinnia
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Common Zinnia? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Common Zinnia. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Common Zinnia doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Common Zinnia 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 Common Zinnia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Common Zinnia
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Common Zinnia is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Common Zinnia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Zinnia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Common Zinnia is Moist while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Common Zinnia Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Common Zinnia physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Common Zinnia height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Common Zinnia are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Common Zinnia flower color: Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White and Yellow
- Common Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Common Zinnia
Care of Lemon Verbena and Common Zinnia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.