Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Sweetbay
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Laurus nobilis
In German
Lemon Verbena
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Aloysia
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Loureiro
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Sweetbay
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Sweetbay Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Sweetbay are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Lemon Verbena and Sweetbay
Care of Lemon Verbena and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.