Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
India, Nepal
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
it is a type of ginger
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root bark
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
पीले अदरक
In German
Lemon Verbena
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Aloysia
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Verbenaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Yellow Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Yellow Ginger? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Yellow Ginger. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Yellow Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Verbena and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Yellow Ginger
Care of Lemon Verbena and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.