Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Marginal wood fern
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
marginal wood fern
In German
Lemon Verbena
marginal Holz fern
In French
Aloysia
marginal dryoptéride
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
helecho de madera marginal
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
samambaia de madeira marginal
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
marginalne drewna paproci
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Fern marginalibus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Lamiales
Polypodiales
Family
Verbenaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Marginal Wood Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Marginal Wood Fern? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Marginal Wood Fern. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Marginal Wood Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Marginal Wood Fern 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 Marginal Wood Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Marginal Wood Fern
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Marginal Wood Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Marginal Wood Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marginal Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Marginal Wood Fern Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Marginal Wood Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Marginal Wood Fern are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Marginal Wood Fern
Care of Lemon Verbena and Marginal Wood Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marginal Wood Fern pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Marginal Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.