Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Dappled Shade, Hedge, hedge rows, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Pale White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
extracted oil, Fruits
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Charcoal, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
CORNUS racemosa
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Dogwood, Bloodtwig dogwood
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Gray Dogwood
In German
Lemon Verbena
Cornus racemosa
In French
Aloysia
Gray Dogwood
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Cornus racemosa
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Gray Dogwood
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Gray Dogwood
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Gray Dogwood
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Gray Dogwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Cornaceae
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 Gray Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Gray Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Gray Dogwood. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Gray Dogwood doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Gray Dogwood 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 Gray Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Gray Dogwood
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Gray Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Gray Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gray Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Gray Dogwood is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gray Dogwood is Not Available.
Lemon Verbena and Gray Dogwood Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Gray Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Gray Dogwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Gray Dogwood are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Gray Dogwood flower color: White
- Gray Dogwood leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Gray Dogwood
Care of Lemon Verbena and Gray Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gray Dogwood 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 Gray Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.