Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Argentina, Chile
  
Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar
  
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
  
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Rosette
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs very little water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
  
ALOE polyphylla
  
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
  
kroonaalwyn
lekhala kharetsa
spiral aloe
  
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
  
spiral aloe
  
In German
Lemon Verbena
  
Spirale Aloe
  
In French
Aloysia
  
aloe spirale
  
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
  
espiral de aloe
  
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
  
σπιράλ αλόη
  
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
  
aloe espiral
  
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
  
spirala aloesu
  
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
  
Aloe spiralis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Verbenaceae
  
Aloaceae
  
Genus
Aloysia
  
Aloe
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Asphodeloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Spiral Aloe
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Spiral Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Spiral Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spiral Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Spiral Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spiral Aloe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Spiral Aloe Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Spiral Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Spiral Aloe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Spiral Aloe are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Spiral Aloe flower color: Yellow, Orange, Pink and Coral
- Spiral Aloe leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Spiral Aloe
Care of Lemon Verbena and Spiral Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.