Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
America, Europe
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
not available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, 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 water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Stem
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 an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Not Available
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Verbena
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
verbena
Sikalemen
In German
Eisenkraut
Zyklamen
In French
verveine
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Verbena
Ciclamen
In Greek
λουίζα
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
verbena
Cíclame
In Polish
werbena
Cyklamen
In Latin
Grindelia
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Verbenaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Verbena and Cyclamen
Season and care of Verbena and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Cyclamen season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Verbena and Cyclamen Physical Information
Verbena and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Cyclamen are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Verbena and Cyclamen
Care of Verbena and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.