Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
CORNUS alternifolia
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Cornus
In German
Lemon Verbena
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Cornus alternifolia
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Cornus
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Cornus
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Dereń
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Cornus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
Lemon Verbena and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of Lemon Verbena and Pagoda Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.