Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Moisture, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
ABIES alba
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Silver Fir
In German
Lemon Verbena
Weißtanne
In French
Aloysia
Argent sapin
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
abeto blanco
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
ελάτης
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
prata Fir
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
srebrna Jodła
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
aBIES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Silver Fir
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Silver Fir? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Silver Fir. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Silver Fir doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Silver Fir 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 Silver Fir and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Silver Fir
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Silver Fir Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Silver Fir are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
- Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Silver Fir
Care of Lemon Verbena and Silver Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Fir pruning is done 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 Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.