Scented Geranium

Verbena

About Scented Geranium and Verbena

Scented Geranium

Verbena

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants

Origin

America, Europe

Types

herbaceous annuals

Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana

Number of Varieties

20050

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-153-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm6.56 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm10.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

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, Seeds

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

Purpletop Vervain

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Verbena

In Hindi

Pelargonium

verbena

In German

Pelargonium

Eisenkraut

In French

pélargonium

verveine

In Spanish

pelargonium

Verbena

In Greek

Pelargonium

λουίζα

In Portuguese

pelargônio

verbena

In Polish

pelargonia

werbena

In Latin

Pelargonium

Grindelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Lamiales

Family

Geraniaceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Verbena

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

200250

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Verbena

Wondering what are the properties of Scented Geranium and Verbena? We provide you with everything About Scented Geranium and Verbena. Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns and Verbena doesn't have thorns. Also Scented Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Scented Geranium has allergic reactions like and Verbena has allergic reactions like . 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 Scented Geranium and Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Verbena

Season and care of Scented Geranium and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.

Scented Geranium and Verbena Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Verbena are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Scented Geranium and Verbena

Care of Scented Geranium and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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.