Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
America, Europe
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
not available
H2, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Salmon, Sienna
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
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, 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
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Verbena
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
verbena
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Eisenkraut
Brasil Baum
In French
verveine
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
Verbena
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
λουίζα
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
verbena
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
werbena
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Grindelia
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Verbena
Caesalpinia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Verbena and Brazilwood
Season and care of Verbena and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Brazilwood season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Verbena and Brazilwood Physical Information
Verbena and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Brazilwood are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Verbena and Brazilwood
Care of Verbena and Brazilwood 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 Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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 Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.