Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fern
Origin
America, Europe
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
not available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
PTERIS argyraea
Common Name
Verbena
Brake Fern
In Hindi
verbena
Brake Fern Plant
In German
Eisenkraut
Brems Farnanlage
In French
verveine
Brake Fern Plante
In Spanish
Verbena
Planta del helecho del freno
In Greek
λουίζα
Φρένο Fern Plant
In Portuguese
verbena
Brake Planta Fern
In Polish
werbena
Hamulec Fern roślin
In Latin
Grindelia
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Lamiales
Polypodiales
Family
Verbenaceae
Pteridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pteridoideae
Properties of Verbena and Brake Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Verbena and Brake Fern? We provide you with everything About Verbena and Brake Fern. Verbena doesn't have thorns and Brake Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Verbena has allergic reactions like Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness and Whooping Cough and Brake Fern has allergic reactions like Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Verbena and Brake Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Verbena and Brake Fern
Season and care of Verbena and Brake Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Brake Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Brake Fern season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Verbena and Brake Fern Physical Information
Verbena and Brake Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Brake Fern are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
- Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Verbena and Brake Fern
Care of Verbena and Brake Fern 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 Brake Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.