Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Mareer, Manjak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Cordia subcordata
In German
Lemon Verbena
Cordia subcordata
In French
Aloysia
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Boraginaceae
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 Kou
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Kou? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Kou. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Kou doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Kou 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 Kou and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Kou
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kou season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Kou Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Kou are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Kou
Care of Lemon Verbena and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.