Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Argentina, Chile
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Japanese Camellia
In German
Lemon Verbena
Japanische Kamelie
In French
Aloysia
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Camellia japonês
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Theaeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Japanese Camellia
Care of Lemon Verbena and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.