Lemon Verbena

Pinkroot

About Lemon Verbena and Pinkroot

Lemon Verbena

Pinkroot

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Argentina, Chile

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata

Number of Varieties

301

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Habitat

Roadsides, Scrubs

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-114-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

8-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm91.40 cm

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brownish Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Facts

Allergy

Skin irritation

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Febrifuge

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Repellent, Used as an insecticide

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border

Lemon Verbena

Spigelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Gentianales

Family

Verbenaceae

Loganiceae

Genus

Aloysia

Spigelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

760

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Properties of Lemon Verbena and Pinkroot

Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Pinkroot? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Pinkroot. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Pinkroot doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Pinkroot

Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Lemon Verbena and Pinkroot Physical Information

Lemon Verbena and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Pinkroot are as follows:

Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green

Care of Lemon Verbena and Pinkroot

Care of Lemon Verbena and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.