Lemon Verbena

Copperleaf

About Lemon Verbena and Copperleaf

Lemon Verbena

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Origin

Argentina, Chile

Melanesia

Types

Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata

Number of Varieties

3012

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Habitat

Roadsides, Scrubs

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1110-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brownish Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Red blotch

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Skin irritation

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Febrifuge

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Repellent, Used as an insecticide

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALOYSIA triphylla

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush

Copperleaf

In Hindi

Lemon Verbena

Copperleaf

In German

Lemon Verbena

Copperleaf

In French

Aloysia

Copperleaf

In Spanish

Aloysia triphylla

copperleaf

In Greek

Lemon Verbena

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

Aloysia triphylla

Copperleaf

In Polish

Lemon Verbena

CopperLeaf

In Latin

Lemon Verbena

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Euphorbiales

Family

Verbenaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Aloysia

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

7462

1 27800

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Properties of Lemon Verbena and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Copperleaf. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Copperleaf

Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Lemon Verbena and Copperleaf Physical Information

Lemon Verbena and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Copperleaf are as follows:

Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze

Care of Lemon Verbena and Copperleaf

Care of Lemon Verbena and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.