Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
America, Europe
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
  
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
10-7
  
Sunset Zone
not available
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Oval/Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
  
Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Black
  
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
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
10-10-10, 8-8-8
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Bonsai
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
  
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
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
  
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
  
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
  
Common Name
Verbena
  
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
  
In Hindi
verbena
  
Japanese Camellia
  
In German
Eisenkraut
  
Japanische Kamelie
  
In French
verveine
  
Camellia japonais
  
In Spanish
Verbena
  
Camelia japonesa
  
In Greek
λουίζα
  
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
  
In Portuguese
verbena
  
Camellia japonês
  
In Polish
werbena
  
Japoński Camellia
  
In Latin
Grindelia
  
Camellia Italica
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Theales
  
Family
Verbenaceae
  
Theaceae
  
Genus
Verbena
  
Camellia
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Theaeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Theoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Verbena and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Verbena and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Japanese Camellia season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Verbena and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Verbena and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Verbena and Japanese Camellia
Care of Verbena and Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.