Verbena

Contorted Filbert

About Verbena and Contorted Filbert

Verbena

Contorted Filbert

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants

Shrub

Origin

America, Europe

Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Types

Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana

Shrub

Number of Varieties

505

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

6.56 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

10.50 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Green

Yellow, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Well drained

Clay, 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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems

Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Fruits, Leaves, 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

Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Purpletop Vervain

CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'

Common Name

Verbena

common hazel

In Hindi

verbena

contorted filbert

In German

Eisenkraut

contorted filbert

In French

verveine

noisetier contorsionné

In Spanish

Verbena

avellana contorsionada

In Greek

λουίζα

παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού

In Portuguese

verbena

filbert contorcido

In Polish

werbena

wykrzywioną leszczyna

In Latin

Grindelia

contortis Avellanam

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Fagales

Family

Verbenaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Verbena

Corylus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

25015

1 27800

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Properties of Verbena and Contorted Filbert

Wondering what are the properties of Verbena and Contorted Filbert? We provide you with everything About Verbena and Contorted Filbert. Verbena doesn't have thorns and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Verbena and Contorted Filbert

Season and care of Verbena and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Contorted Filbert season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Verbena and Contorted Filbert Physical Information

Verbena and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Contorted Filbert are as follows:

Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green

Care of Verbena and Contorted Filbert

Care of Verbena and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.