Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green, Silver
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Bronze, Orange Red, Gray
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Annosus Root Rot, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Nutritive
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
Morus alba
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
White mulberry, Mulberry
Verbena
In German
Maulbeere
Eisenkraut
In Portuguese
amoreira
verbena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Moreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mulberry and Verbena
Season and care of Mulberry and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Mulberry and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Mulberry and Verbena Physical Information
Mulberry and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Mulberry height is 1,000.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Mulberry and Verbena are as follows:
Mulberry flower color: Red and Yellow green
Mulberry leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mulberry and Verbena
Care of Mulberry and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.