Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Argentina, Chile
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Roadsides, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
ALOYSIA triphylla
Common Name
Pumpkin
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
In Hindi
कद्दू
Lemon Verbena
In German
Kürbis
Lemon Verbena
In French
Citrouille
Aloysia
In Spanish
Calabaza
Aloysia triphylla
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Lemon Verbena
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Aloysia triphylla
In Polish
Dynia
Lemon Verbena
In Latin
cucurbita
Lemon Verbena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pumpkin and Lemon Verbena
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Lemon Verbena? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Lemon Verbena. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns. Also Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face and Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pumpkin and Lemon Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Lemon Verbena
Season and care of Pumpkin and Lemon Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Lemon Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Lemon Verbena season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Lemon Verbena Physical Information
Pumpkin and Lemon Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Lemon Verbena height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pumpkin and Lemon Verbena are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
- Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin and Lemon Verbena
Care of Pumpkin and Lemon Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.