Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
America, Europe
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
not available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Average
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Thoroughly
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Average
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
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
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Tuber
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
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
Gladiolus
Common Name
Verbena
Gladiolus
In Hindi
verbena
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
Eisenkraut
Gladiolen
In French
verveine
Glaïeul
In Spanish
Verbena
Gladiolus
In Portuguese
verbena
Gladiolus
In Polish
werbena
mieczyk
In Latin
Grindelia
Gladiolus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ixieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixioideae
Properties of Verbena and Gladiolus
Wondering what are the properties of Verbena and Gladiolus? We provide you with everything About Verbena and Gladiolus. Verbena doesn't have thorns and Gladiolus 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 Gladiolus 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 Gladiolus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Verbena and Gladiolus
Season and care of Verbena and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Gladiolus season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Verbena and Gladiolus Physical Information
Verbena and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Gladiolus are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Verbena and Gladiolus
Care of Verbena and Gladiolus 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 Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.