Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States
America, Europe
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full 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
-
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
-
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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
-
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
slash pine
Verbena
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
verbena
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Eisenkraut
In French
slash pine
verveine
In Spanish
pino slash
Verbena
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
λουίζα
In Portuguese
pinho barra
verbena
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
werbena
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Grindelia
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Verbenaceae
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Verbena
Season and care of Slash Pine and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Slash Pine and Verbena Physical Information
Slash Pine and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Verbena are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Slash Pine and Verbena
Care of Slash Pine and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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.