Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
America, Europe
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
broad, flat
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
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 firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Verbena
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
verbena
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Eisenkraut
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
verveine
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Verbena
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
λουίζα
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
verbena
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
werbena
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Grindelia
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Verbena and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Verbena and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Blackjack Oak season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Verbena and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Verbena and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Verbena and Blackjack Oak
Care of Verbena and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak pruning is done 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.