Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
America, Europe
North America
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Water more in summer, 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, 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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Verbena
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
verbena
Fall Phlox
In German
Eisenkraut
fall phlox
In French
verveine
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
Verbena
Fall Phlox
In Greek
λουίζα
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
verbena
Fall Phlox
In Polish
werbena
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Grindelia
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Verbena and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Verbena and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Fall Phlox season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Verbena and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Verbena and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Verbena and Fall Phlox
Care of Verbena and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.