Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
America, Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
not available
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
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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 Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
Common Name
Verbena
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
In Hindi
verbena
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
In German
Eisenkraut
African Blue Basilikum
In French
verveine
Bleu basilic africaine
In Spanish
Verbena
Albahaca azul africana
In Greek
λουίζα
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
In Portuguese
verbena
Africano manjericão azul
In Polish
werbena
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
In Latin
Grindelia
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Basal Tricolpates
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Verbena and African Blue Basil
Season and care of Verbena and African Blue Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and African Blue Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and African Blue Basil season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for African Blue Basil is Neutral.
Verbena and African Blue Basil Physical Information
Verbena and African Blue Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Verbena and African Blue Basil are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Care of Verbena and African Blue Basil
Care of Verbena and African Blue Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.