Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Mexico, Central America
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Heterocentron
In German
Lemon Verbena
Heterocentron
In French
Aloysia
Heterocentron
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Heterocentron
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Heterocentron
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Heterocentron
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Heterocentron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Melastomataceae
Genus
Aloysia
Heterocentron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Spanish Shawl
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Spanish Shawl? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Spanish Shawl. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Spanish Shawl doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Spanish Shawl
Care of Lemon Verbena and Spanish Shawl include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.