Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
America, Europe
Eastern Asia
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Mountain Fire , Variegata , Purity , Red Mill
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
not available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Red, Light Pink, Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
stem tip cuttings
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 Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
dieback, Leaf spot, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Applicable
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
PIERIS japonica
Common Name
Verbena
Japanese Andromeda
In Hindi
verbena
Japanese pieris
In German
Eisenkraut
Japanese pieris
In French
verveine
Japanese pieris
In Spanish
Verbena
Japanese pieris
In Greek
λουίζα
Japanese pieris
In Portuguese
verbena
Japanese pieris
In Polish
werbena
Japanese pieris
In Latin
Grindelia
Japanese pieris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lyonieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Verbena and Japanese Pieris
Season and care of Verbena and Japanese Pieris is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Japanese Pieris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Japanese Pieris season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Japanese Pieris is Loam while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Japanese Pieris is Acidic.
Verbena and Japanese Pieris Physical Information
Verbena and Japanese Pieris physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Japanese Pieris height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Japanese Pieris are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Pieris flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Hot Pink
- Japanese Pieris leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink and Bronze
Care of Verbena and Japanese Pieris
Care of Verbena and Japanese Pieris 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 Pieris pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Pieris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.