Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
America, Europe
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
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
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
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, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
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
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Verbena
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
verbena
In German
Ringelblume
Eisenkraut
In French
pot Marigold
verveine
In Spanish
Caléndula
Verbena
In Greek
καλέντουλα
λουίζα
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
verbena
In Polish
Pot Marigold
werbena
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Grindelia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Verbena
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Verbena season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Pot Marigold and Verbena Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Verbena are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Verbena
Care of Pot Marigold and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.