Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
America, Europe
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
-
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Verbena
In German
Pekannuss
Eisenkraut
In French
Pacanier
verveine
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
Verbena
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
verbena
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
werbena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Lamiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Verbena
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
-
Season and Care of Pecan and Verbena
Season and care of Pecan and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Pecan and Verbena Physical Information
Pecan and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Verbena are as follows:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pecan and Verbena
Care of Pecan and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth 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 Pecan 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.