Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fern
Origin
America, Europe
China, Japan
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
not available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Not Available
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Skin irritation
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
Blood disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Buds
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
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
ARACHNIODES simplicior
Common Name
Verbena
Indian holly fern
In Hindi
verbena
भारतीय होली फर्न
In German
Eisenkraut
Indische Stechpalme Fern
In French
verveine
houx indienne Fern
In Spanish
Verbena
India acebo helecho
In Greek
λουίζα
Ινδική ιερά Fern
In Portuguese
verbena
Indiana holly Fern
In Polish
werbena
Indyjski Holly Fern
In Latin
Grindelia
Latin Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pteridopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dryopteridales
Family
Verbenaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Verbena
Arachniodes
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Verbena and Indian Holly Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Verbena and Indian Holly Fern? We provide you with everything About Verbena and Indian Holly Fern. Verbena doesn't have thorns and Indian Holly Fern 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 Indian Holly Fern 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 Indian Holly Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Verbena and Indian Holly Fern
Season and care of Verbena and Indian Holly Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Indian Holly Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Indian Holly Fern season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Indian Holly Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Indian Holly Fern is Neutral.
Verbena and Indian Holly Fern Physical Information
Verbena and Indian Holly Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Indian Holly Fern height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Indian Holly Fern are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Holly Fern flower color: Not Available
- Indian Holly Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Verbena and Indian Holly Fern
Care of Verbena and Indian Holly Fern 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 Indian Holly Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Holly Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.