Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
America, Europe
Types
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Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
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8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Allergy
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
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, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
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
Flower borders, Landscape
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Verbena
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
verbena
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Eisenkraut
In French
Matricaire odorante
verveine
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Verbena
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
verbena
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
werbena
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Verbena
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Verbena season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Pineapple Weed and Verbena Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Verbena are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Verbena
Care of Pineapple Weed and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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.