Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Lemon Verbena
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Aloysia
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Campanulales
Family
Verbenaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Lemon Verbena and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.