Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
America, Europe
Mediterranean
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
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
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Verbena
Lavender
In Hindi
verbena
Lavender
In German
Eisenkraut
Lavendel
In French
verveine
Lavande
In Spanish
Verbena
Lavanda
In Portuguese
verbena
Lavanda
In Polish
werbena
Lawenda
In Latin
Grindelia
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Verbena and Lavender
Season and care of Verbena and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Lavender season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Verbena and Lavender Physical Information
Verbena and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Lavender are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Verbena and Lavender
Care of Verbena and Lavender 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 Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.