Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrubs
Origin
America, Europe
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
not available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
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
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Not Available
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Verbena
Chrysanths
In Hindi
verbena
Chrysanthemums
In German
Eisenkraut
Chrysanthemen
In French
verveine
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Verbena
Crisantemos
In Greek
λουίζα
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
verbena
Crisântemos
In Polish
werbena
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Grindelia
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Verbena
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Verbena and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Verbena and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Chrysanthemum season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Verbena and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Verbena and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Verbena and Chrysanthemum
Care of Verbena and Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.