Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
America, Europe
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Nannyberry
Verbena
In Hindi
Nannyberry
verbena
In German
Nannyberry
Eisenkraut
In French
alisier
verveine
In Spanish
Nannyberry
Verbena
In Greek
Nannyberry
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
verbena
In Polish
Nannyberry
werbena
In Latin
Nannyberry
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Lamiales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Verbena
Season and care of Nannyberry and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Nannyberry and Verbena Physical Information
Nannyberry and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Verbena are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nannyberry and Verbena
Care of Nannyberry and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches 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 Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.