About Lemon Verbena and Texas Madrone
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
Texas Madrone
In German
Lemon Verbena
Texas Madrone
In French
Aloysia
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Texas Madrone. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Lemon Verbena and Texas Madrone
Care of Lemon Verbena and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.