Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
1-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Pumpkin
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
कद्दू
In German
Lemon Verbena
Kürbis
In French
Aloysia
Citrouille
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Calabaza
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Abóbora
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Dynia
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Pumpkin
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Pumpkin Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Pumpkin are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Pumpkin
Care of Lemon Verbena and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.