Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Heliconia
In German
Lemon Verbena
Heliconia
In French
Aloysia
Heliconia
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Heliconia
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Heliconia
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Heliconia
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Verbenaceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Heliconia
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Heliconia? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Heliconia. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Heliconia doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Heliconia 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 Heliconia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Heliconia
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Heliconia Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Heliconia are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Heliconia
Care of Lemon Verbena and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.