Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
America, Europe
Southern Europe
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
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
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
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
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Verbena
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
verbena
Applemint Tree
In German
Eisenkraut
Applemint Baum
In French
verveine
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Verbena
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
λουίζα
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
verbena
Árvore applemint
In Polish
werbena
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Grindelia
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Verbena and Applemint
Season and care of Verbena and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Applemint season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Verbena and Applemint Physical Information
Verbena and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Applemint are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Verbena and Applemint
Care of Verbena and Applemint 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 Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.