Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
America, Europe
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Seeds
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
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
AMMI majus
Common Name
Verbena
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
verbena
बिशप निराना
In German
Eisenkraut
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
verveine
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Verbena
biznaga
In Greek
λουίζα
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
verbena
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
werbena
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Grindelia
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Verbena
Trachyspermum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Verbena and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Verbena and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Bishop's Weed season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Verbena and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Verbena and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Verbena and Bishop's Weed
Care of Verbena and Bishop's Weed 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 Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.