Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe
America, Europe
Types
not available
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows, rocky outcrops, waste ground
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
not available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires a lot of 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Pests and diseases free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Nausea, Throat itching, Toxic if not prepared properly
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Eczema, Expectorant, Kidney problems, Liver problems, tuberculosis, Wounds
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
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
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
Myosotis Arvensis
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Field Forget-me-not,common forget-me-not, blue mouse-ear, scorpion grass
Verbena
In Hindi
Field Forget-me-not
verbena
In German
Acker-Vergissmeinnicht
Eisenkraut
In French
Field Forget-me-not
verveine
In Spanish
Myosotis arvensis
Verbena
In Greek
Field Forget-me-not
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Myosotis arvensis
verbena
In Polish
Niezapominajka polna
werbena
In Latin
Field Forget-me-not
Grindelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Boraginales
Lamiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Myosotis Arvensis and Verbena
Season and care of Myosotis Arvensis and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Myosotis Arvensis and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Myosotis Arvensis season is Spring and Summer and Verbena season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Myosotis Arvensis is Clay, Loam and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Myosotis Arvensis is Acidic, Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Myosotis Arvensis and Verbena Physical Information
Myosotis Arvensis and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Myosotis Arvensis height is 15.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Myosotis Arvensis and Verbena are as follows:
Myosotis Arvensis flower color: Blue
Myosotis Arvensis leaf color: Gray Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Myosotis Arvensis and Verbena
Care of Myosotis Arvensis and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Myosotis Arvensis 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 Myosotis Arvensis 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.