Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
America, Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
not available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaf Stalks, 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 Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Verbena
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Eisenkraut
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
verveine
Colocasia
In Spanish
Verbena
Colocasia
In Greek
λουίζα
Colocasia
In Portuguese
verbena
Colocasia
In Polish
werbena
Kolokazja
In Latin
Grindelia
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Properties of Verbena and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Verbena and Taro? We provide you with everything About Verbena and Taro. Verbena doesn't have thorns and Taro 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 Taro 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 Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Verbena and Taro
Season and care of Verbena and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Taro season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Verbena and Taro Physical Information
Verbena and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Taro are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Verbena and Taro
Care of Verbena and Taro 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 Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.