Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
Lawn
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
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, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Leafminer
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
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, Pulp, Tree trunks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Verbena
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
verbena
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Eisenkraut
In French
Citron Ponderosa
verveine
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
Verbena
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
verbena
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
werbena
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
Grindelia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Verbena
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Ponderosa Lemon and Verbena Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Verbena are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Verbena
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon 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.
