Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Succulent
Origin
America, Europe
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
-
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
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
-
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
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Verbena
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In German
Eisenkraut
Dudleya
In French
verveine
Dudleya
In Spanish
Verbena
dudleya
In Portuguese
verbena
Dudleya
In Polish
werbena
Dudleya
In Latin
Grindelia
Dudley
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Saxifragales
Family
Verbenaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Verbena and Dudleya
Season and care of Verbena and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Dudleya season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Verbena and Dudleya Physical Information
Verbena and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Dudleya are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Verbena and Dudleya
Care of Verbena and Dudleya 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 Dudleya pruning is done 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 Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.