Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Royal Fern
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Lemon Verbena
Königs Fern
In French
Aloysia
Fougère royale
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Real helecho
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Real Fern
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Królewski paproci
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Lamiales
Polypodiales
Family
Verbenaceae
Osmundaceae
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 Royal Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Royal Fern? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Royal Fern. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Royal Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Royal 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 Royal Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Royal Fern
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Lemon Verbena and Royal Fern Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Royal Fern are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Royal Fern
Care of Lemon Verbena and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.