Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
America, Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
not available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
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
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Common Name
Verbena
Blue Princess Holly
In Hindi
verbena
BluePrincess Holly Plant
In German
Eisenkraut
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
In French
verveine
BluePrincess houx Plante
In Spanish
Verbena
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
In Greek
λουίζα
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
verbena
BluePrincess Planta Holly
In Polish
werbena
BluePrincess Holly roślin
In Latin
Grindelia
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Lamiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Verbenaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Verbena and Blue Princess Holly
Season and care of Verbena and Blue Princess Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Blue Princess Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Blue Princess Holly season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Blue Princess Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Verbena and Blue Princess Holly Physical Information
Verbena and Blue Princess Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Blue Princess Holly are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
- Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Verbena and Blue Princess Holly
Care of Verbena and Blue Princess Holly 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 Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
