Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
America, Europe
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
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
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
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Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
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
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Verbena
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In German
Eisenkraut
Stevia
In French
verveine
Stevia
In Spanish
Verbena
Stevia
In Portuguese
verbena
Stevia
In Latin
Grindelia
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Verbena and Stevia
Season and care of Verbena and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Stevia season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Verbena and Stevia Physical Information
Verbena and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Stevia are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Verbena and Stevia
Care of Verbena and Stevia 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 Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.