About Lemon Verbena and Squill
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
SCILLA
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Squill
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Squill
In German
Lemon Verbena
Squill
In French
Aloysia
Squille
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Escila
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Cila
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Cebulica
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Squill? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Squill. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Squill 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 Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Squill
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Squill is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Squill is Not Available.
Lemon Verbena and Squill Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Squill height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Squill are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lemon Verbena and Squill
Care of Lemon Verbena and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.