Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
America, Europe
Europe, Asia
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
not available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Leafminer
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
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
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
Common Name
Verbena
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
In Hindi
verbena
फ्रेंच मूली
In German
Eisenkraut
Französisch Rettich
In French
verveine
radis français
In Spanish
Verbena
rábano francés
In Greek
λουίζα
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
verbena
rabanete Francês
In Polish
werbena
French Radish
In Latin
Grindelia
French radicula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Verbenaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Verbena and French Radish
Season and care of Verbena and French Radish is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and French Radish Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and French Radish season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for French Radish is Loam while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for French Radish is Neutral.
Verbena and French Radish Physical Information
Verbena and French Radish physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Verbena and French Radish are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
French Radish flower color: White
- French Radish leaf color: Green
Care of Verbena and French Radish
Care of Verbena and French Radish 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 French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.