Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
America, Europe
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, 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 over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, 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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
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Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Verbena
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
verbena
Capnoides
In German
Eisenkraut
Capnoides
In French
verveine
capnoides
In Spanish
Verbena
Capnoides
In Greek
λουίζα
Capnoides
In Portuguese
verbena
Capnoides
In Polish
werbena
Capnoides
In Latin
Grindelia
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Lamiales
Agaricales
Family
Verbenaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Verbena and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Verbena and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Verbena and Capnoides. Verbena doesn't have thorns and Capnoides 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 Capnoides 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 Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Verbena and Capnoides
Season and care of Verbena and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Capnoides season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Verbena and Capnoides Physical Information
Verbena and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Capnoides are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Verbena and Capnoides
Care of Verbena and Capnoides 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 Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.