Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Central Asia
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Licorice Plant
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
मुलैठी
In German
Lemon Verbena
Lakritze
In French
Aloysia
réglisse
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
regaliz
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
γλυκόρριζα
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
alcaçuz
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
lukrecja
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
liquorice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Aloysia
Glycyrrhiza
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Galegeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Liquorice
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Liquorice? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Liquorice. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Liquorice doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Liquorice 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 Liquorice and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Liquorice
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Liquorice is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Liquorice Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Liquorice season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Liquorice is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Liquorice Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Liquorice physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Liquorice are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
- Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Lemon Verbena and Liquorice
Care of Lemon Verbena and Liquorice include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.