Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently
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, 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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
English boxwood
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
European boxwood
In German
Lemon Verbena
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Aloysia
Buis commun
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
boj común
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Buxo
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
European boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and English Boxwood
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and English Boxwood? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and English Boxwood. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and English Boxwood doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and English Boxwood 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 English Boxwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and English Boxwood
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and English Boxwood Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and English Boxwood are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and English Boxwood
Care of Lemon Verbena and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.