Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
America, Europe
Asia, Australia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Chinese Privet, Amur Privet, Regal Border Privet
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Late Autumn, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Autumn
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Clearwing Moth, Eriophyid mite, Mites, Scale, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
chest congestion, Chronic fatigue, Cold, constipation, Fever, Headache, Heart problems, Immunity, Insomnia, Liver problems, Swelling, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Landscape
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
Ligustrum vulgare
Common Name
Verbena
Privet
In German
Eisenkraut
Liguster
In French
verveine
Troène
In Spanish
Verbena
Ligustrum
In Greek
λουίζα
αγριομύρτια
In Portuguese
verbena
Ligustrum
In Polish
werbena
ligustr
In Latin
Grindelia
privet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Verbenaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Verbena and Privet
Wondering what are the properties of Verbena and Privet? We provide you with everything About Verbena and Privet. Verbena doesn't have thorns and Privet 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 Privet 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 Privet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Verbena and Privet
Season and care of Verbena and Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Privet season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Privet is Loam while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Privet is Acidic, Neutral.
Verbena and Privet Physical Information
Verbena and Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Privet height is 350.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Privet are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Privet flower color: White
- Privet leaf color: Green
Care of Verbena and Privet
Care of Verbena and Privet 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 Privet pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, 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 Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.